How far is Plymouth, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NC to Greenville, NC is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
49.42 mi
00h 58m
Flight
38.84 mi
62.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.84 mi
Kilometers
62.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.42 mi
Kilometers
79.54 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-19T03:42
Arrive Greenville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Washington
NC

City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Plymouth
24.7 mi
00h 29m
To Greenville
24.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
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 Plymouth and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    621 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto U.S. Highway 64 West

    2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 West

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 64 West

    8.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 64 West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Andrews Street

    16.9 mi · 24 min · Andrews Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    738 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    117 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Wharton Station Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Wharton Station Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pactolus Highway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Pactolus Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pactolus Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pactolus Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Greene Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Pitt Street

    2051 ft · 46 sec · South Pitt Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Summit Street

    137 m · 20 sec · South Summit Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrews Street
17.1 mi · 35%
Pactolus Highway
14.6 mi · 30%
US Highway 64 West
8.17 mi · 17%
Wharton Station Road
4.08 mi · 8%
U.S. Highway 64 West
2.02 mi · 4%
North Greene Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Andrews Street

Turn left onto Andrews Street

16.9 mi · 00h 24m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 29m from Plymouth
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Greenville?

The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Plymouth and 24.7 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plymouth and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

30 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

New Bern, NC

49 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

59 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Havelock, NC

74 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 38.84 mi (62.51 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,332
Coordinates35.8668300, -76.7485600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.748469, 35.866866)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.71 $15.41
Premium $4.78 $8.31 $16.63
Diesel $5.62 $9.79 $19.57

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 Plymouth and Greenville. The current time is 03:42:27.

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.