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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.53 mi
00h 32m
Flight
21.81 mi
35.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.81 mi
Kilometers
35.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.53 mi
Kilometers
44.3 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Tarboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tarboro
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tarboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Bethel
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

From Tarboro
13.7 mi
00h 16m
To Greenville
13.8 mi
00h 16m

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
2 to 6 mph W
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 Tarboro and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trade Street

    7 m · 5 sec · Trade Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    117 m · 17 sec · West Saint James Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1048 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto NC Highway 33 East

    2920 ft · 53 sec · NC Highway 33 East

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Greene Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Greene Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Pitt Street

    2051 ft · 46 sec · South Pitt Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Summit Street

    137 m · 20 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 Tarboro and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC Highway 33 East
9.31 mi · 34%
North Greene Street
1.92 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.58 mi · 6%
West 1st Street
0.54 mi · 2%
South Pitt Street
0.39 mi · 1%
US 13 South
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 16m from Tarboro
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bethel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 0.7 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
City of Greenville, NC
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of Greenville, NC

Greenville , NC
200 W 5th St, Greenville, NC 27858
Rating 3.3/5 6 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Williamston Water Collection

Williamston , NC
106 E Main St, Williamston, NC 27892
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Greenville, NC

22 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

49 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

65 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tarboro and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 21.81 mi (35.1 km).

Tarboro

#1 Tarboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population10,575
Coordinates35.8968200, -77.5358000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Trade Street (-77.535787, 35.896825)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.84
Round trip
$7.68
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tarboro and Greenville. The current time is 00:31:41.

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.