How far is Morrisville, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Morrisville, NC to Greenville, NC is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
96.87 mi
01h 34m
Flight
83.14 mi
133.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.14 mi
Kilometers
133.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.87 mi
Kilometers
155.9 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:21 PM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-06-01T11:46
Arrive Greenville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
48.3 mi
00h 47m
To Greenville
48.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
80°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and 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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 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%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 3%
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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
83.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
00h 47m from Morrisville
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morrisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.9 miles (155.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 48.3 miles from Morrisville and 48.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 83.1 miles (133.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Morrisville and Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 83.14 mi (133.8 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population30,495
Coordinates35.8234800, -78.8255600
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.82541, 35.823479)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.94 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.88 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrisville and Greenville. The current time is 11:46:57.

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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.