How far is Nashville, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Nashville, NC to Greenville, NC is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.41 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.87 mi
67.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.87 mi
Kilometers
67.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.41 mi
Kilometers
85.95 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T00:42
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Princeville
NC

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Nashville
26.7 mi
00h 27m
To Greenville
26.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Alston Street

    12 m · 9 sec · North Alston Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Eastern Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    592 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 64

    1375 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pitt Street

    2051 ft · 46 sec · South Pitt Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Summit Street

    137 m · 20 sec · South Summit Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64
35.2 mi · 66%
North Greene Street
1.92 mi · 4%
East Washington Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Eastern Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.54 mi · 1%
South Pitt Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 64

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 38m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeville
00h 27m from Nashville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Chance 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 Nashville to Greenville?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Princeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Nashville and 26.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Princeville

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 Princeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Town of Tarboro
Meeting point 0.8 mi away

Town of Tarboro

Tarboro , NC
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Rocky Mount

25 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

34 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Wilson

39 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

69 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 41.87 mi (67.38 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in North Carolina, United States

Population5,572
Coordinates35.9746000, -77.9655400
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: North Alston Street (-77.965642, 35.974627)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.13 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
3.76 gal · 14.26 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.33 $16.65
Premium $4.78 $8.98 $17.97
Diesel $5.62 $10.57 $21.15

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nashville and Greenville. The current time is 00:42:42.

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.