How far is Raleigh, NC from City of Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 83.9 miles (135 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
83.87 mi
01h 16m
Flight
71.87 mi
115.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.87 mi
Kilometers
115.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.87 mi
Kilometers
134.97 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Fri, Jun 12, 5:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-06-12T02:39
Arrive City of Greenville
Fri, Jun 12, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raleigh
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
Sims
NC

Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Raleigh
41.9 mi
00h 38m
To City of Greenville
42 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
101°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
97°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jun 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Raleigh and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh and City of Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 21 sec · East South Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Blount Street

    3167 ft · 1 min · South Blount Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hammond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hammond Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    906 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  6. 6

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

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh and City of 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
75.9 mi · 91%
West Arlington Boulevard
2.38 mi · 3%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.15 mi · 3%
Stantonsburg Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 1%
South Blount Street
0.6 mi · 1%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
00h 38m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raleigh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Raleigh and 42 miles from City of Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Raleigh and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Sims

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

31 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

32 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

43 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raleigh and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 71.87 mi (115.67 km).

Raleigh

#1 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.2 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.92 gal · 22.4 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.11 $26.22
Premium $4.78 $14.14 $28.29
Diesel $5.62 $16.65 $33.29

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 · Jun 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and City of Greenville. The current time is 02:39:01.

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.