How far is Tarboro, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Tarboro, NC to Greenville, NC is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarboro and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarboro and Greenville.
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Start on Trade Street
7 m · 5 sec · Trade Street
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
117 m · 17 sec · West Saint James Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1048 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto NC Highway 33 East
2920 ft · 53 sec · NC Highway 33 East
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Take the ramp left
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 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 Tarboro 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
13.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Tarboro and Sunny near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tarboro to Greenville?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Tarboro and 13.8 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.84 one way or $7.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tarboro and Sunny near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
City of Greenville, NC
Williamston Water Collection
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarboro and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 21.81 mi (35.1 km).
#1 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
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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