How far is Smithfield, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Smithfield, NC to Greenville, NC is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
67.03 mi
01h 06m
Flight
55.17 mi
88.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.17 mi
Kilometers
88.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.03 mi
Kilometers
107.87 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
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
Wilson
NC

County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

From Smithfield
30.8 mi
00h 33m
To Greenville
36.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

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

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
43.7 mi · 65%
East Market Street
13.4 mi · 20%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilson
00h 33m from Smithfield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smithfield and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Smithfield and 36.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Smithfield and Sunny near Greenville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 55.17 mi (88.78 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population13,333
Coordinates35.5084900, -78.3394500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-78.33946, 35.508474)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.45 $20.90
Premium $4.78 $11.28 $22.55
Diesel $5.62 $13.27 $26.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Greenville. The current time is 02:27:25.

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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.