How far is Piney Green, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Piney Green, NC to Greenville, NC is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piney Green and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piney Green and Greenville.
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Start on Freedom Way
9 m · 4 sec · Freedom Way
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Turn right onto Piney Green Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Piney Green Road
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Turn right onto Rocky Run Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · Rocky Run Road
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Turn straight onto Old 30 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Old 30 Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riggs Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Riggs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belgrade-Swansboro Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Belgrade-Swansboro Road
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Continue on Belgrade-Swansboro Road
1937 ft · 47 sec · Belgrade-Swansboro Road
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Turn straight onto New Bern Highway
3276 ft · 1 min · New Bern Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Cotanche Street
1412 ft · 31 sec · Cotanche Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
152 m · 10 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 Piney Green and Greenville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Main Street
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piney Green to Greenville?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
New Bern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Piney Green and 39.3 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Greenville is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near New Bern
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Bern.
New Bern, NC
Havelock, NC
Kinston, NC
Morehead City, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piney Green and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 62.01 mi (99.79 km).
#1 Piney Green
Census designated place
| Population | 13,293 |
| Coordinates | 34.7160000, -77.3202400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.04 | $26.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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