How far is Pinehurst, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Greenville, NC is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pinehurst and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst and Greenville.
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Start on Turtle Dove Street
148 m · 24 sec · Turtle Dove Street
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Turn right onto Calico Road
973 ft · 26 sec · Calico Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest
6.4 mi · 11 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Harper Avenue
712 ft · 20 sec · Harper Avenue
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Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast
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Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast
22.8 mi · 32 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh
30.3 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue
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Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
2664 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
1.2 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on West 10th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst and 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 Pinehurst and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinehurst to Greenville?
The road trip is about 279.1 miles (449.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 136.5 miles from Pinehurst and 142.5 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.02 one way or $78.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinehurst and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Graham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Graham.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Durham
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 238.37 mi (383.62 km).
#1 Pinehurst
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 17,014 |
| Coordinates | 35.8526300, -81.6064900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $3.96 | $39.02 | $78.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $43.63 | $87.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $47.06 | $94.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $55.40 | $110.79 |
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 18, 2026
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