How far is Pittsboro, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Pittsboro, NC to Greenville, NC is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.9 miles (164 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
116.28 mi
01h 53m
Flight
101.92 mi
164.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.92 mi
Kilometers
164.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.28 mi
Kilometers
187.14 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsboro
2026-04-15T19:56
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsboro
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
Zebulon
NC

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Pittsboro
57.2 mi
00h 56m
To Greenville
59.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh

    2623 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsboro 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
75.9 mi · 65%
East Street
22.2 mi · 19%
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.62 mi · 4%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.16 mi · 3%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
3.07 mi · 3%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
101.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
00h 56m from Pittsboro
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsboro and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Pittsboro and 59.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 101.9 miles (164 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.24 one way or $32.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsboro and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zebulon, 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 Zebulon.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

30 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

35 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsboro and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 101.92 mi (164.03 km).

Pittsboro

#1 Pittsboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,419
Coordinates35.7201500, -79.1772400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: US 15 (-79.17733, 35.720031)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $16.24
Round trip
$32.48
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.24 $32.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.78 $19.59 $39.18
Diesel $5.62 $23.06 $46.12

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsboro and Greenville. The current time is 19:56:18.

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.