How far is Roanoke Rapids, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 01h 27m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roanoke Rapids and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke Rapids and 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
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 Roanoke Rapids 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roanoke Rapids to Greenville?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 41.3 miles from Roanoke Rapids and 30.6 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.06 one way or $20.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roanoke Rapids and Sunny near 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
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke Rapids and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 60.81 mi (97.87 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 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
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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