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Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
80.6 mi
130 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NC
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Clinton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
The drive from Greenville, NC to Clinton, NC covers 80.6 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 US 13, Kingold Boulevard, Dickinson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on US 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.60 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
40.3 miles from Greenville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
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The drive from Greenville, NC to Clinton, NC covers 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 5th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 13 / Dickinson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles (US 13; NC 58 / Kingold Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 13 / Dickinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 13; NC 58 / Kingold Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Raleigh, US-70 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenville, NC to Clinton, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Raleigh along the way.
Raleigh
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 42.6 mi | 56m |
| Kingold Boulevard | 13.2 mi | 18m |
| Dickinson Avenue | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| NC 581 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| I 795 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| College Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West 10th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Clinton, NC.
Start on South Summit Street
At end of road, turn right onto East 5th Street
Turn left onto South Evans Street
Turn right onto West 10th Street
Continue on Farmville Boulevard
Turn left onto US 13; NC 11; NC 43; NC 903
Turn right onto US 13
Turn left onto US 13
Turn right onto US 13; NC 58
Take the exit
Merge onto I 42
Take the exit
Merge onto I 795
Continue on NC 581
Continue on US 13; US 117 Connector
Continue on College Street
Turn left onto Vance Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greenville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Greenville, NC
This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.3 mi from Greenville, NC · 56m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Greenville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.92 | $29.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Greenville, NC
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Goldsboro, NC
8 DCFC
CircleK - Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro, NC
4 DCFC
Dunkin Donuts - Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC
2 DCFC
City of Clinton
Clinton, NC
2 DCFC
Greenville Nissan
Greenville, NC
1 DCFC
DOUG HENRY CHEVROLET BUICK GMC
FARMVILLE, NC
1 DCFC
DEACONHYUNDAI STATION 3
Goldsboro, NC
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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