Origin
Cherryville, NC
Evening in Cherryville on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cherryville, NC to Greenville, NC
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
281.5 mi
453 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cherryville, NC
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Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 281.5-mile drive from Cherryville, North Carolina, to Greenville, North Carolina, is a straightforward trip designed for a single day. With an estimated duration of 5 hours and 29 minutes, it's a manageable journey that can easily be completed without an overnight stop. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a highway-focused experience. Expect a fuel cost of around $44 for this trip. Traveling within the Southeast region, this drive offers a direct connection between two points in North Carolina.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
140.7 miles from Cherryville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-oriented, with 67% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-40, which includes the Cameron Morrison Bridge, offering the longest uninterrupted stretch of 67.1 miles. The route transitions to US-264, providing a consistent pace for most of the 281.5 miles. It's designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Cameron Morrison Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 85 miles in near I 85.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 281.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 85 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.8 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
85 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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I 85
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85 toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
8
117.8 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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US 29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29 toward US 29, US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 29, US 70
7
160.5 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
8
190.8 mi into trip
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~3h 45m in
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SR 1728 / Wade Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
7
203.6 mi into trip
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~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cherryville, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward High Point and Wilson.
High Point
85 mi in
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~1h 45m
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via I 85
Wilson
203.6 mi in
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~4h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 67.1 mi | 1h 17m |
| Cameron Morrison Bridge | 59.4 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 264 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| I 85 | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| I 87 | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| Dallas Cherryville Highway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 440 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 67.1 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherryville, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on this road
199 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Oak Street
151 ft
·
8 sec
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South Oak Street
3
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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East Main Street
4
Continue on NC 279
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Dallas Cherryville Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward US 321 South
6
Merge onto US 321
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 321
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 85 North: Charlotte
8
Merge onto I 85
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 85
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 85
Toward I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 29
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 29
Toward US 29, US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
16
Merge onto I 440; US 1
9.2 mi
·
11 min
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I 440; US 1
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264
17 mi
·
17 min
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I 87; US 64; US 264
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
56 mi
·
59 min
·
US 264
20
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
21
Continue on Farmville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmville Boulevard
22
Continue on West 10th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
23
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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South Evans Street
24
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Reade Circle
25
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 5th Street
26
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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South Summit Street
27
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour, 29-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential midday traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before heading into longer stretches like the 67.1 miles on I-40. The approximate fuel cost is $44, so plan accordingly. Given the single-day feasibility, you can afford to be spontaneous with your breaks.
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 140.7 miles from Cherryville, NC, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 miles.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.7 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cherryville, 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 Cherryville, NC
This is one driving day of about 281.5 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cherryville, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 67.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.7 mi from Cherryville, NC · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 140.7 miles from Cherryville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.
Arriving in Greenville, NC
The final approach into 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 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
$44.02 one way
$88.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $52.10 | $104.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.15 | $124.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.56 | $13.51 |
| Efficient EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.63 | $11.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.6 | 1 | $39.41 | $18.02 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Greenville, NC
Evening in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Graham, NC
141 mi in
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
4 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
5h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cherryville, NC to Greenville, NC covers 281.5 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Cameron Morrison Bridge, US 264. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.7 miles from Cherryville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.02 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 281.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 85 miles (I 85): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.8 miles (US 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cherryville, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward High Point and Wilson.
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