How far is Red Oak, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Red Oak, NC to Greenville, NC is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Oak and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Greenville.
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Start on Red Oak Boulevard
2125 ft · 52 sec · Red Oak Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Old Carriage Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Old Carriage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Old Carriage Road
49 m · 4 sec · North Old Carriage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Old Carriage Road
2988 ft · 58 sec · North Old Carriage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Old Carriage Road
48 m · 3 sec · North Old Carriage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Old Carriage Road
604 ft · 11 sec · North Old Carriage Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
81 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
1768 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right
13.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto North Greene Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street
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Continue on South Pitt Street
2051 ft · 46 sec · South Pitt Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2865 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Summit Street
137 m · 20 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Oak and Greenville.
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.
North Old Carriage Road
Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Red Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Oak to Greenville?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Princeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Red Oak and 27 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Red Oak and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Princeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.91 km).
#1 Red Oak
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,492 |
| Coordinates | 36.0384900, -77.9063700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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