Origin
Albemarle, NC
Afternoon in Albemarle on Monday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
190.1 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albemarle, NC
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City of Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Albemarle Road, Troy Road, Courthouse Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95 miles from Albemarle, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 190.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Albemarle Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Troy Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Courthouse Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Claude E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan K Moore Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Albemarle Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albemarle, NC and City of Greenville, NC.
1
Start on West Main Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Albemarle Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Albemarle Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Albemarle Road
4
Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albemarle Road
5
Continue on Troy Road
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Troy Road
6
Continue straight
29 mi
·
40 min
7
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
6 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
Courthouse Square
9
Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
10
Continue straight
10 mi
·
14 min
11
Turn left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
12
Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
14
Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
15
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi
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3 min
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I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17 mi
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18 min
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I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
18
Keep slight right
56 mi
·
59 min
19
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
20
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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West Arlington Boulevard
21
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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South Evans Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Albemarle, NC, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albemarle, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albemarle, NC
This is one driving day of about 190.1 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albemarle, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Albemarle, NC · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Albemarle, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Greenville, NC
The final approach into City of Greenville, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Greenville, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.42 one way
$60.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.76 | $71.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.23 | $84.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.61 | $12.17 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Greenville, NC
Afternoon in City of Greenville on Monday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC covers 190.1 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Albemarle Road, Troy Road, Courthouse Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95 miles from Albemarle, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC is easy. At 3h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Albemarle, NC to City of Greenville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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