Origin
Matthews, NC
Afternoon in Matthews on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Matthews, NC to City of Greenville, NC
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
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6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Matthews, NC
Mark Stebnicki
City of Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Trip Overview
The drive from Matthews, NC to City of Greenville, NC covers 229.7 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West John Street, North Trade Street, East Matthews Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.76 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
114.9 miles from Matthews, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 229.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West John 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 3h 57m 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 Matthews, NC to City of Greenville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West John Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Trade Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Matthews Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Matthews-Mint Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Independence Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carroll M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Marshville Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West John Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matthews, NC and City of Greenville, NC.
1
Start on North Freemont Street
13 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Freemont Street
2
Turn left onto West John Street
489 ft
·
24 sec
·
West John Street
3
Turn left onto North Trade Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Trade Street
4
Turn right onto East Matthews Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Matthews Street
5
Continue on Matthews-Mint Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Matthews-Mint Hill Road
6
Turn right onto East Independence Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
8
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
9
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
10
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
11
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
13
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
14
Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
15
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
17
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Green Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
43 mi
·
52 min
·
Fayetteville Road
19
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
20
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
52 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
22
Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Dan K Moore Freeway
23
Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17 mi
·
18 min
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I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
26
Keep slight right
56 mi
·
59 min
27
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
28
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Arlington Boulevard
29
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Evans Street
30
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 114.9 miles from Matthews, NC, or about 1h 58m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Matthews, 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 Matthews, NC
This is one driving day of about 229.7 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Matthews, 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 114.9 mi from Matthews, NC · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 114.9 miles from Matthews, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Greenville, NC
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$36.76 one way
$73.52 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.05 | $80.11 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.12 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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
City of Greenville, NC
Afternoon in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
4:50 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 57m 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 Matthews, NC to City of Greenville, NC covers 229.7 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West John Street, North Trade Street, East Matthews Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.9 miles from Matthews, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.76 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m 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 Matthews, NC to City of Greenville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Matthews, NC to City of Greenville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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