How far is Raleigh, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Greenville, NC is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
84.08 mi
01h 19m
Flight
72.23 mi
116.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.23 mi
Kilometers
116.25 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.08 mi
Kilometers
135.32 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Raleigh
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raleigh
2026-04-22T16:29
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
42 mi
00h 39m
To Greenville
42.1 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Street

    154 m · 23 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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raleigh 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
75.9 mi · 90%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 3%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.15 mi · 3%
Hammond Road
0.89 mi · 1%
West 10th Street
0.65 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
00h 39m from Raleigh
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Raleigh and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 42 miles from Raleigh and 42.1 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Raleigh and Sunny near 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 Greenville. Straight-line distance: 72.23 mi (116.25 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
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.53
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.76 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.78 $14.19 $28.38
Diesel $5.62 $16.70 $33.41

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Raleigh and Greenville. The current time is 16:29:42.

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.