How far is Wake Forest, NC from City of Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Wake Forest, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Wilson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Forest and City of Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Forest and City of Greenville.
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Start on Front Street
48 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Avenue
73 m · 12 sec · East Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto North White Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North White Street
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Turn right onto Royal Mill Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Royal Mill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Grove Church Road
42 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove Church Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zebulon Road
41 m · 2 sec · Zebulon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Zebulon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Zebulon Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Zebulon Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on North Arendell Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Arendell Avenue
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Take the exit left toward US 64 East, US 264 East
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2686 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Arlington Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1860 ft · 35 sec · South Evans Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Evans Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wake Forest and City of Greenville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 64 East
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wake Forest and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Forest to City of Greenville?
The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Lucama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Wake Forest and 37.8 miles from City of Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wake Forest and Sunny near City of Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near Lucama
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lucama.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Forest and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 68.84 mi (110.78 km).
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 84,554 |
| Coordinates | 35.5958600, -77.3764000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.75 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
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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