Origin
Clinton, NC
Night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, NC to Greenville, NC
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
79.6 mi
128 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, NC to Greenville, NC covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Faison Highway, US 13, Dickinson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on Faison Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.45 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.8 miles from Clinton, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Clinton, NC to Greenville, NC covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Faison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 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 37.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 79.6 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 37.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 miles (US 13): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
37.6 mi into trip
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~50m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
43.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
43.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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US 13
Turn left onto US 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
68.1 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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US 13; US 264 / Dickinson Avenue
Merge onto US 13; US 264 / Dickinson Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
79.4 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
|
South Summit Street
Turn left onto South Summit Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Faison Highway | 29.3 mi | 39m |
| US 13 | 23.6 mi | 31m |
| Dickinson Avenue | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| US 117 Connector | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| I 795 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Faison Highway
— 29.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on Main Street
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto College Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
3
Continue on NC 403
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Faison Highway
4
Continue on US 117 Connector
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 117 Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on I 795
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 795
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 42
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn left onto US 13
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 13
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto US 13; NC 903
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
13
Continue on US 13; US 258; NC 903
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 13; US 258; NC 903
14
Turn right onto US 13
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 13
15
Take the exit onto US 13
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 13
16
Merge onto US 13; US 264
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Dickinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Reade Circle
18
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 5th Street
19
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Summit Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.8 miles from Clinton, NC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 79.6 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, NC
This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Faison Highway for about 29.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from Clinton, NC · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Clinton, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$12.45 one way
$24.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Greenville, NC
Night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
9:27 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
25 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
1h 50m 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 Clinton, NC to Greenville, NC covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Faison Highway, US 13, Dickinson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from Clinton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 79.6 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 37.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 43.3 miles (US 13): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clinton, NC to Greenville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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