How far is Locust, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Locust, NC to Greenville, NC is about 207 miles (333.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
207 mi
03h 29m
Flight
173.92 mi
279.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.92 mi
Kilometers
279.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207 mi
Kilometers
333.14 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Locust
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locust
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locust
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Locust
102.6 mi
01h 44m
To Greenville
104.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Locust and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Locust and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    61 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    53 m · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    16.9 mi · 25 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Locust and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
75.9 mi · 37%
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 20%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 11%
Jefferson Davis Highway
17.3 mi · 8%
East Main Street
16.9 mi · 8%
Monroe Street
11.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight right

55.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
173.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
01h 44m from Locust
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Locust and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Locust to Greenville?

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.1 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Locust and 104.5 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Locust and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 13 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 13 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locust and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 173.92 mi (279.89 km).

Locust

#1 Locust

Human settlement in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,270
Coordinates35.2598700, -80.4253400
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: NC 24 (-80.425409, 35.26012)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.65 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.83
14.6 gal · 55.3 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.92 $57.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.33 $64.66
Premium $4.78 $34.88 $69.76
Diesel $5.62 $41.06 $82.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Locust and Greenville. The current time is 22:12:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.