Trip from Benson, NC to Greenville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

76.7 mi

123 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 28m ★

6 AM

1h 36m

8 AM

1h 50m

10 AM

1h 41m

12 PM

1h 39m

3 PM

1h 41m

5 PM

1h 49m

8 PM

1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Benson, NC

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city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 76.7-mile drive from Benson to Greenville, North Carolina, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Given its short duration and manageable distance, it's perfectly suited as a day trip, with no need for an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, making it an economical option. You'll primarily navigate major highways, covering 77% of the journey on high-speed roads. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you travel through North Carolina. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

38.3 miles from Benson, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 587	31.5 mi	33m
I 95	27.2 mi	31m
South Church Street	11.8 mi	17m
Stantonsburg Road	2.5 mi	3m
West Main Street	0.7 mi	2m
West 10th Street	0.6 mi	1m
Farmville Boulevard	0.5 mi	1m
South Summit Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 587 — 31.5 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benson, NC and Greenville, NC.

Start on US 301; NC 242

69 ft · 4 sec · North Wall Street

Turn right onto West Lambert Drive

186 ft · 10 sec · West Lambert Drive

Turn right onto North Ellis Drive

144 ft · 12 sec · North Ellis Drive

Turn left onto NC 50; NC 242

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Merge onto I 95

27 mi · 31 min · I 95

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

Turn right onto US 301

12 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto I 587; US 264

32 mi · 33 min · I 587; US 264

Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Stantonsburg Road

Toward Greenville, Downtown

Continue on Farmville Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard

Continue on West 10th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 10th Street

Turn left onto South Evans Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Evans Street

Turn right onto Reade Circle

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Reade Circle

Turn right onto East 5th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East 5th Street

Turn left onto South Summit Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · South Summit Street

Arrive at destination

South Summit Street

Trip Plan

For this efficient 1 hour and 35-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Leaving Benson in the morning allows you to arrive in Greenville with plenty of the day remaining. With only 76.7 miles to cover and a fuel cost of approximately $12, you won't need extensive planning for stops. However, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 31.5-mile stretch on I-587, as services might be less frequent than on other interstates. A good tip is to fill up before you leave Benson to ensure a seamless journey.

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 38.3 miles from Benson, NC, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 miles.

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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38.3 miles or 49m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Benson, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Benson, NC

This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Benson, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 587 for about 31.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and the county seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilson, NC

38 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

Four Oaks, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wilson, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Benson, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 76.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12523294567

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Lambert Drive

Turn right onto West Lambert Drive

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Ellis Drive

Turn right onto North Ellis Drive

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street

Turn left onto NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

28.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.99 one way

$23.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$13.11	$26.23
premium	$4.70	$14.20	$28.39
diesel	$5.61	$16.93	$33.87

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: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23	$8.05	$3.68
Efficient EV	19.2	$6.71	$3.07
EV Truck/SUV	30.7	$10.74	$4.91

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Benson, NC

Late night in Benson on Sunday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenville, NC

Late night in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

3:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

8 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 35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 77% of the route utilizing major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.5 miles on I-587, providing a consistent pace. While the specific road types vary, the profile suggests a drive dominated by faster-paced roads like I-587 and I-95, interspersed with segments on South Church Street. This means you're likely to experience a relatively smooth and direct journey with limited distractions, ideal for covering ground quickly.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 31.5 mi on I 587.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 587 and I 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Lambert Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Lambert Drive): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Ellis Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NC 50; NC 242 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Benson, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Wilson and Downtown.

Wilson

28.2 mi in | ~34m

Downtown

72.2 mi in | ~1h 26m | via Stantonsburg Road

About the Cities

Arriving in Greenville, NC

Full guide →

Greenville, one of the fastest growing cities in North Carolina, is the county seat of Pitt County, and is the principal city of the Greenville, North Carolina metropolitan area. Greenville is known as the cultural, economical, and educational hub of North Carolina's Inner Banks, the geographical area east of Raleigh and west of the North Carolina coast.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 587. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, NC before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Benson, NC

Greenville, NC

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 35m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Greenville, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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