How far is Wilson, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Wilson, NC to Greenville, NC is about 321.9 miles (518 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
321.9 mi
04h 51m
Flight
284.24 mi
457.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.24 mi
Kilometers
457.44 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.9 mi
Kilometers
518.05 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Greenville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greensboro
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

From Wilson
160.6 mi
02h 26m
To Greenville
161.2 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
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 Wilson and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Superior Way

    1125 ft · 53 sec · Superior Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Buckeye Cove Road

    945 ft · 28 sec · Buckeye Cove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Buckeye Access Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Access Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Patton Cove Road

    103 m · 11 sec · Patton Cove Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    888 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

    7.8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.8 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Raleigh

    30.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wade Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Wade Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

    2664 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

    1.2 km · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    55.9 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patton Cove Road
153 mi · 47%
I 40 East
76.6 mi · 24%
I 87 North
73.4 mi · 23%
I 440 East
9.7 mi · 3%
Wade Avenue
3.1 mi · 1%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Patton Cove Road

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
284.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
02h 26m from Wilson
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilson and Sunny near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.6 miles from Wilson and 161.2 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.00 one way or $89.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

4 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

23 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

32 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

39 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 284.24 mi (457.44 km).

Wilson

#1 Wilson

The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.

Population49,479
Coordinates35.5940000, -82.4265100
Altitude682
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Superior Way (-82.426508, 35.593913)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43 L · about $45.00
Round trip
$89.99
22.72 gal · 86 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $45.00 $89.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $50.31 $100.63
Premium $4.78 $54.28 $108.56
Diesel $5.62 $63.89 $127.78

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 Wilson and Greenville. The current time is 04:05:11.

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.