How far is Southern Pines, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Greenville, NC is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.2 mi
02h 20m
Flight
118.06 mi
190 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.06 mi
Kilometers
190 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.2 mi
Kilometers
243.33 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:34 PM EDT
Return by in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 9:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern Pines
2026-04-30T17:13
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southern Pines
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
Knightdale
NC

City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Southern Pines
74.6 mi
01h 10m
To Greenville
76.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    2126 ft · 54 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto North Sandhills Boulevard

    13.7 mi · 18 min · North Sandhills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45.7 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    17.2 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Pines 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
75.9 mi · 50%
North Sandhills Boulevard
60 mi · 40%
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.62 mi · 3%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.16 mi · 2%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 2%
West 10th Street
0.65 mi
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 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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightdale
01h 10m from Southern Pines
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southern Pines and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Southern Pines to Greenville?

The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Knightdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Southern Pines and 76.6 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.15 one way or $42.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Southern Pines and Partly Sunny near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Knightdale

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 Knightdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Raleigh , NC
13100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
Rating 4.6/5 86 reviews Restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

15 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

27 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

34 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 118.06 mi (190 km).

Southern Pines

#1 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-79.392198, 35.174083)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.2 L · about $21.15
Round trip
$42.30
10.68 gal · 40.4 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.15 $42.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.65 $47.30
Premium $4.78 $25.51 $51.03
Diesel $5.62 $30.03 $60.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Southern Pines and Greenville. The current time is 17:13:28.

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.