How far is Matthews, NC from City of Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Matthews, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Matthews and City of Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matthews and City of Greenville.
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Start on North Freemont Street
4 m · 6 sec · North Freemont Street
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Turn left onto West John Street
149 m · 24 sec · West John Street
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Turn left onto North Trade Street
1077 ft · 25 sec · North Trade Street
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Turn right onto East Matthews Street
656 ft · 13 sec · East Matthews Street
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Continue on Matthews-Mint Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Matthews-Mint Hill Road
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Turn right onto East Independence Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · East Independence Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi · 53 min · Fayetteville Road
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Take the exit slight right
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Matthews and City of Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Matthews and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Matthews to City of Greenville?
The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Matthews and 110.7 miles from City of Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.44 one way or $60.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Matthews and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanford.
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North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Matthews and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 191.49 mi (308.18 km).
#1 Matthews
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 33,718 |
| Coordinates | 35.1168100, -80.7236800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 84,554 |
| Coordinates | 35.5958600, -77.3764000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.31 | $68.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $46.38 | $92.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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