How far is Morganton, NC from City of Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Morganton, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 275.9 miles (444 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.89 mi
04h 09m
Flight
242.04 mi
389.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.04 mi
Kilometers
389.52 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.89 mi
Kilometers
444 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Return by in Morganton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganton
2026-10-15T14:25
Arrive City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganton
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
Graham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Morganton
137.7 mi
02h 04m
To City of Greenville
138.2 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morganton and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morganton and City of Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Concord Street

    619 ft · 25 sec · East Concord Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sterling Street

    938 ft · 43 sec · South Sterling Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Sterling Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Sterling Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 40: Hickory

    1017 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    106 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morganton and City of 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40
106 mi · 38%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 28%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 27%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 4%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
West Arlington Boulevard
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40

Merge slight left

106 mi · 02h 01m

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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graham
02h 04m from Morganton
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morganton 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 Morganton to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 275.9 miles (444 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.7 miles from Morganton and 138.2 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.53 one way or $73.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morganton and Sunny near City of Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Graham

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 Graham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.2 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graham.

RAIL

Burlington

4 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Durham

45 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

High Point

56 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganton and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 242.04 mi (389.52 km).

Morganton

#1 Morganton

City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,625
Coordinates35.7454100, -81.6848200
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.684721, 35.745504)
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.85 L · about $36.53
Round trip
$73.05
19.46 gal · 73.7 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $36.53 $73.05
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.16 $82.32
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.72 $55.65 $111.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morganton and City of Greenville. The current time is 14:25:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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