How far is Rural Hall, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Rural Hall, NC to Greenville, NC is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.93 mi
03h 11m
Flight
169.4 mi
272.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.4 mi
Kilometers
272.63 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.93 mi
Kilometers
318.54 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Rural Hall
Mon, Apr 20, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rural Hall
2026-04-20T00:22
Arrive Greenville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rural Hall
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Morrisville
NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

From Rural Hall
96.7 mi
01h 35m
To Greenville
101.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rural Hall and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bethania Rural Hall Road

    33 m · 6 sec · Bethania Rural Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on University Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · University Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NC 74 East

    1977 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Winston-Salem Northern Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rural Hall 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 39%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 37%
Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 6%
Winston-Salem Northern Beltway
10.8 mi · 5%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 5%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
01h 35m from Rural Hall
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rural Hall and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rural Hall to Greenville?

The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from Rural Hall and 101.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rural Hall and Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Morrisville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morrisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 3.7 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.

RAIL

Cary

6 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

11 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

17 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

21 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rural Hall and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 169.4 mi (272.63 km).

Rural Hall

#1 Rural Hall

Town in North Carolina, United States of America

Population3,299
Coordinates36.2404200, -80.2933800
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Bethania Rural Hall Road (-80.293231, 36.240313)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.44 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.30
13.96 gal · 52.88 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.65 $55.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.91 $61.83
Premium $4.78 $33.35 $66.70
Diesel $5.62 $39.26 $78.51

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Rural Hall and Greenville. The current time is 00:22:32.

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.