How far is Wilson, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Wilson, NC to Greenville, NC is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
35.85 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.73 mi
51.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.73 mi
Kilometers
51.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.85 mi
Kilometers
57.69 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Return by in Wilson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilson
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wilson
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
Walstonburg
NC

Human settlement in Greene County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Wilson
17.9 mi
00h 20m
To Greenville
18 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

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 Hines Street South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hines Street South

  2. 2

    Continue on Nash Street East

    916 ft · 19 sec · Nash Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on M.L.K. Jr Parkway

    1481 ft · 30 sec · M.L.K. Jr Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on Nash Street East

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Nash Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmville Boulevard

    2839 ft · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West 10th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Evans Street

    1139 ft · 31 sec · South Evans Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    964 ft · 23 sec · Reade Circle

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  14. 14

    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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nash Street East
29.7 mi · 83%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 7%
Hines Street South
1.09 mi · 3%
West 10th Street
0.65 mi · 2%
Farmville Boulevard
0.54 mi · 1%
M.L.K. Jr Parkway
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nash Street East

Merge slight left

26 mi · 00h 28m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walstonburg
00h 20m from Wilson
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilson and Mostly Clear 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 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Walstonburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Wilson and 18 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Walstonburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Walstonburg, 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 Walstonburg.

RAIL

Wilson

24 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

30 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

34 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

39 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 31.73 mi (51.06 km).

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#1 Wilson

County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

Population49,643
Coordinates35.7212700, -77.9155400
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Goldsboro Street Southwest (-77.915616, 35.721344)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.03
Round trip
$10.06
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.03 $10.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Premium $4.78 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $5.62 $7.14 $14.28

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 23:01:07.

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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.