How far is Selma, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Selma, NC to Greenville, NC is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
58.31 mi
01h 02m
Flight
51.86 mi
83.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.86 mi
Kilometers
83.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.31 mi
Kilometers
93.84 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Mon, Apr 20, 2:36 PM EDT
Return by in Selma
Mon, Apr 20, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selma
2026-04-20T13:34
Arrive Greenville
Mon, Apr 20, 2:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selma
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
Saratoga
NC

Town of the United States, North Carolina

From Selma
29.1 mi
00h 31m
To Greenville
29.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pollock Street

    20 m · 9 sec · North Pollock Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Anderson Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Anderson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1889 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  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 Selma and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
43.7 mi · 75%
West Anderson Street
9.89 mi · 17%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 4%
West 10th Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Farmville Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
US 301
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

South Church Street

Merge slight left

31.5 mi · 00h 34m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga
00h 31m from Selma
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Selma and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Selma and 29.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.16 one way or $16.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Selma and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saratoga, 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 Saratoga.

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

32 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

35 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

37 mi away
Second and Reade Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 51.86 mi (83.46 km).

Selma

#1 Selma

Town of the United States

Population7,323
Coordinates35.5365500, -78.2844400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: North Pollock Street (-78.28432, 35.536486)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.79 L · about $8.16
Round trip
$16.32
4.12 gal · 15.58 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.16 $16.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.12 $18.25
Premium $4.78 $9.84 $19.69
Diesel $5.62 $11.59 $23.17

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 Selma and Greenville. The current time is 13:34:32.

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.