How far is Roanoke Rapids, NC from City of Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Roanoke Rapids, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke Rapids and City of Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke Rapids and City of Greenville.
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Start on Roanoke Avenue
2172 ft · 1 min · Roanoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Take the exit right
1058 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
78 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
127 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
52 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
33 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
619 ft · 13 sec
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Turn right
2423 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Benvenue Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Benvenue Road
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Continue on Falls Road
1027 ft · 20 sec · Falls Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
10.6 mi · 11 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
1.1 km · 1 min · South Pitt Street
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Continue on Pitt-Greene Connector
716 ft · 19 sec · Pitt-Greene Connector
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Continue on Reade Circle
624 ft · 20 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto South Evans Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Evans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Roanoke Rapids and City of 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.
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke Rapids to City of Greenville?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Rocky Mount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Roanoke Rapids and 31 miles from City of Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Mount
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky Mount.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Greenville, NC
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke Rapids and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).
#1 Roanoke Rapids
City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,186 |
| Coordinates | 36.4615400, -77.6541500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 84,554 |
| Coordinates | 35.5958600, -77.3764000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.75 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
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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