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

The driving distance from Morrisville, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.65 mi
01h 32m
Flight
82.81 mi
133.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.81 mi
Kilometers
133.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.65 mi
Kilometers
155.55 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-10-15T15:49
Arrive City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bailey
NC

Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States

From Morrisville
48.2 mi
00h 46m
To City of Greenville
48.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
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 Morrisville and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Aviation Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Aviation Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward Raleigh

    2445 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  6. 6

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

    2664 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 76%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 10%
Raleigh
3.62 mi · 4%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 3%
West Arlington Boulevard
2.38 mi · 2%
Aviation Parkway
2.34 mi · 2%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
00h 46m from Morrisville
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Morrisville and 48.5 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bailey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bailey, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Wilson

20 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

31 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

34 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

46 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 82.81 mi (133.27 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population30,495
Coordinates35.8234800, -78.8255600
Altitude92
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: (-78.82541, 35.823479)
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.42 $28.85
Premium $4.63 $15.77 $31.54
Diesel $5.72 $19.50 $39.00

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 Morrisville and City of Greenville. The current time is 15:49:02.

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.