Origin
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Afternoon in Roanoke Rapids on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
71.9 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Joseph Fuller
Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Trip Overview
The drive from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 10th Street, Julian R Allsbrook Highway, NC 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.51 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
36 miles from Roanoke Rapids, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 71.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 10th 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Julian R Allsbrook Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Benvenue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Falls Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 13 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Greene Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East 10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roanoke Rapids, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on Roanoke Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Roanoke Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 10th Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East 10th Street
3
Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
4
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
256 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
417 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn slight right
171 ft
·
2 sec
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
12
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
13
Continue straight
5.5 mi
·
8 min
14
Turn left onto Benvenue Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Benvenue Road
15
Continue on Falls Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Falls Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
17 mi
·
18 min
18
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
20
Turn right
13 mi
·
16 min
21
Turn left onto North Greene Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Greene Street
22
Continue on South Pitt Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Pitt Street
23
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
24
Turn right onto South Summit Street
449 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Summit Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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 36 miles from Roanoke Rapids, NC, or about 43m 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 71.9 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 43m 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 14m
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 Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC
This is one driving day of about 71.9 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Roanoke Rapids, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Roanoke Rapids, NC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 71.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Roanoke Rapids, 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
$11.51 one way
$23.01 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.54 | $25.07 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.53 | $27.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
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: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.07 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
3:28 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
1h 27m 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC covers 71.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 10th Street, Julian R Allsbrook Highway, NC 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Roanoke Rapids, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.51 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.
The drive from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roanoke Rapids, NC to Greenville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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