Origin
Greenville, NC
Morning in Greenville on Monday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC
Drive Time
5h 16m
Distance
271.3 mi
437 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 3m
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6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 23m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Kings Mountain, NC
Anna McDonald
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC covers 271.3 miles and takes about 5h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 5th Street, South Evans Street, West 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.42 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
135.7 miles from Greenville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 16m drive with frequent turns across 271.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 5th Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Evans Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Farmville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stantonsburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John P East Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rolesville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marks Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Kings Mountain, NC.
1
Start on South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Summit Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Evans Street
4
Turn right onto West 10th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
5
Continue on Farmville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Farmville Boulevard
6
Continue on Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
7
Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
John P East Memorial Highway
8
Merge slight right
30 mi
·
31 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Rolesville Road
10
Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road
308 ft
·
8 sec
·
Rolesville Road
11
Turn right onto Rolesville Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Rolesville Road
12
Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Marks Creek Road
13
Turn right onto Horton Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Horton Road
14
Turn right onto Buffaloe Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Buffaloe Road
15
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
16
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Northern Wake Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70 West: Durham
18
Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
19
Continue on New Raleigh Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
New Raleigh Highway
20
Continue on South Miami Boulevard
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Miami Boulevard
21
Keep slight left
42 mi
·
48 min
22
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
5.4 mi
·
5 min
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I 85 Business South, US 29 South, US 70 West: Charlotte
24
Keep slight left
108 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
26
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown
28
Keep slight left to continue on NC 216 South: Kings Mountain, Downtown
115 ft
·
3 sec
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NC 216 South: Kings Mountain, Downtown
29
Turn left onto North Piedmont Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Piedmont Avenue
30
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
31
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 135.7 miles from Greenville, NC, or about 2h 38m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.7 miles or 2h 38m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kings Mountain, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenville, 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 Greenville, NC
This is one driving day of about 271.3 miles and 5h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.7 mi from Greenville, NC · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 135.7 miles from Greenville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kings Mountain, NC
The final approach into Kings Mountain, 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 Kings Mountain, 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
$43.42 one way
$86.84 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $47.31 | $94.61 |
| premium | $4.78 | $51.03 | $102.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.27 | $120.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.49 | $13.02 |
| Efficient EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.74 | $10.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.5 | 1 | $37.98 | $17.36 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Kings Mountain, NC
Morning in Kings Mountain on Monday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Graham, NC
136 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
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
5h 16m 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 Greenville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC covers 271.3 miles and takes about 5h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 5th Street, South Evans Street, West 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.7 miles from Greenville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.42 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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