Origin
City of Greenville, NC
Afternoon in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Greenville, NC to Monroe, NC
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
226 mi
364 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Monroe, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Greenville, NC to Monroe, NC covers 226 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, I 587, John P East Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
113 miles from City of Greenville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from City of Greenville, NC to Monroe, NC covers 226 miles and takes about 4h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.6 miles in near US 64.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 226 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 88.6 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
88.6 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
9
88.9 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 293A
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
8
89.2 mi into trip
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~1h 40m in
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US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Ashebor...
8
90 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, A...
9
217.1 mi into trip
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~4h 21m in
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US 74
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 toward US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 273
Toward US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
Towns Along This Route
Between City of Greenville, NC and Monroe, NC, road signs point toward Wake Forest, Sanford and Asheboro.
Wake Forest
88.3 mi in
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~1h 38m
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via US 64
Sanford
88.3 mi in
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~1h 38m
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via US 64
Asheboro
88.3 mi in
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~1h 38m
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via US 64
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 43.4 mi | 52m |
| I 587 | 40.8 mi | 43m |
| John P East Memorial Highway | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 23 mi | 27m |
| Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway | 22 mi | 24m |
| Broad Avenue | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| US 74 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 43.4 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, NC and Monroe, NC.
1
Start on South Evans Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Evans Street
2
Turn left onto West 10th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
3
Continue on Farmville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Farmville Boulevard
4
Continue on Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
5
Continue on I 587
33 mi
·
35 min
·
John P East Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264
41 mi
·
43 min
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I 587; I 795; US 264
Use the none lane.
7
Merge onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.7 mi
·
3 min
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I 87; I 440; US 64
8
Merge onto I 40; US 64
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40; US 64
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 40; US 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
11
Continue on I 40; US 64
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
12
Take the exit onto US 64
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 64
Toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 64
Exit 293A
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro
Use the none lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
17
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
Use the none lane.
18
Merge onto US 1; US 64
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 1
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
21
Merge onto US 1
43 mi
·
52 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
26
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
28
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
29
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 74
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 74
Exit 273
Toward US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Franklin Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Franklin Street
Use the none lane.
33
Continue on East Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
34
Turn right onto NC 207
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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North Hayne Street
35
Arrive at destination
NC 207
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 113 miles from City of Greenville, NC, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Greenville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 City of Greenville, NC
This is one driving day of about 226 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Greenville, 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 US 1 for about 43.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113 mi from City of Greenville, NC · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 113 miles from City of Greenville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monroe, NC
The final approach into Monroe, 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 Monroe, 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
$36.17 one way
$72.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
| premium | $4.78 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.21 | $100.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.73 | $10.85 |
| Efficient EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.4 | 1 | $31.64 | $14.46 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Monroe, NC
Afternoon in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 35m 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 City of Greenville, NC to Monroe, NC covers 226 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, I 587, John P East Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113 miles from City of Greenville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.17 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 19 significant decision points across 226 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 88.6 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.2 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between City of Greenville, NC and Monroe, NC, road signs point toward Wake Forest, Sanford and Asheboro.
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