Origin
Greenville, NC
Late night in Greenville on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, NC to Tarboro, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Tarboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.6-mile journey from Greenville, NC, to Tarboro, NC, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 37 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes North Memorial Drive and US 64, with a 37% share of highway driving. Given the short distance and minimal travel time, it's an ideal option for a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this drive. Both your origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, blending quicker highway sections with local road navigation. While 37% of the journey involves highway speeds, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.4 miles on North Memorial Drive. This suggests a drive that transitions from potentially faster-paced travel to more community-oriented roads as you approach your destination. The road's personality shifts subtly, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Memorial Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near North Greene Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.6 miles (North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Greene Street
Turn right onto North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Albemarle Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Albemarle Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West Saint James Street
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Memorial Drive | 13.4 mi | 16m |
| US 64 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| North Greene Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NC Highway 33 East | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Albemarle Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Summit Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Saint James Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Memorial Drive
— 13.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Tarboro, NC.
1
Start on South Summit Street
448 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Summit Street
2
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
3
Turn right onto North Greene Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Greene Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903
13 mi
·
16 min
·
North Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 64
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 64
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward NC 33: Greenville
8
Turn right onto NC 33
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
NC Highway 33 East
9
Enter roundabout onto Albemarle Avenue
230 ft
·
3 sec
·
Albemarle Avenue
10
Continue on Albemarle Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Albemarle Avenue
11
Turn right onto West Saint James Street
359 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Saint James Street
12
Turn right onto Trade Street
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
Trade Street
13
Arrive at destination
Trade Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.32 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Tarboro, NC
Late night in Tarboro on Friday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
37m 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 Greenville, NC to Tarboro, NC covers 27.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Memorial Drive, US 64, North Greene Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.32 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenville, NC to Tarboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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