How far is Raeford, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Raeford, NC to Greenville, NC is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
137.83 mi
02h 15m
Flight
113.49 mi
182.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.49 mi
Kilometers
182.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.83 mi
Kilometers
221.82 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, May 13, 12:49 AM EDT
Return by in Raeford
Wed, May 13, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raeford
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Greenville
Wed, May 13, 12:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raeford
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
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Raeford
66.2 mi
01h 07m
To Greenville
71.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Edinborough Avenue

    9 m · 9 sec · West Edinborough Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Fayetteville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Raeford Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    34 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 295 North: Fort Bragg

    1512 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Benson, Lumberton

    829 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Benson

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    48.2 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
49.5 mi · 36%
South Church Street
43.7 mi · 32%
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.7 mi · 16%
Fayetteville Road
8.56 mi · 6%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 2%
Raeford Road
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

48.2 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
01h 07m from Raeford
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Raeford and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Raeford and 71.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Raeford and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raeford and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 113.49 mi (182.65 km).

Raeford

#1 Raeford

City in North Carolina

Population4,956
Coordinates34.9810000, -79.2242000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West Edinborough Avenue (-79.224203, 34.98094)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.50
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.25 $38.50
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.52 $43.05
Premium $4.78 $23.22 $46.44
Diesel $5.62 $27.33 $54.67

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Raeford and Greenville. The current time is 22:33:32.

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.