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Trip from Greenville, NC to City of Hamlet, NC

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

Drive Time

3h 30m

Distance

178.4 mi

287 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 18m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m

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

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city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, NC

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Downtown City of Hamlet, NC, NC

City of Hamlet, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

This 178.4-mile journey from Greenville, NC, to the City of Hamlet, NC, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 3 hours and 30 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along I-587 and US-1, with a portion on John P. East Memorial Highway, offering a mixed driving experience. With a projected fuel cost of $28, this drive through the Southeast region of North Carolina is quite economical for a single day. The route is straightforward and generally well-connected, making it a practical choice for a quick excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

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

89.2 miles from Greenville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 587 40.8 mi 43m
US 1 33.3 mi 41m
John P East Memorial Highway 32.8 mi 35m
Jefferson Davis Highway 23 mi 27m
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway 22 mi 24m
King Street 8.7 mi 13m
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway 4.3 mi 4m
Dan K Moore Freeway 3.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 587 — 40.8 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and City of Hamlet, NC.

1

Start on South Summit Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · South Summit Street
2

At end of 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 · 54 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 I 587

33 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
8

Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264

41 mi · 43 min · I 587; I 795; US 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 87; I 440; US 64

2.7 mi · 3 min · I 87; I 440; US 64
10

Merge onto I 40; US 64

3.2 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 40; US 64

2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
12

Continue on I 40; US 64

1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
13

Continue on I 40; US 64

0.7 mi · 50 sec · Dan K Moore Freeway
14

Take the exit onto US 64

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 64
Toward I 440 East, US 1, US 64 West: Raleigh, Wake Forest, Sanford, Asheboro
15

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 64
Exit 293A Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

0.4 mi · 29 sec · US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

0.4 mi · 27 sec · US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
19

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

0.1 mi · 8 sec · US 64
Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro
20

Merge onto US 1; US 64

22 mi · 24 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
21

Continue on US 1

23 mi · 27 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 46 sec
23

Merge onto US 1

33 mi · 41 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn left onto NC 177

8.7 mi · 13 min · King Street
25

Continue on NC 177

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Marlboro Street
26

Turn right onto Hylan Avenue

81 ft · 1 sec · Hylan Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

Hylan Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour 30-minute duration, departing in the morning from Greenville, NC, allows ample time to reach Hamlet, NC, with flexibility. You'll have just one suggested stop, so plan it strategically to break up the 178.4-mile distance. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before heading into any longer stretches on US-1, where services might be less frequent than on the interstate. The $28 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the advantage of not needing to book accommodation, giving you the freedom to adjust your departure time as needed.

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 89.2 miles from Greenville, NC, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.8 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 39 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.2 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Hamlet, 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 178.4 miles and 3h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
The longest stretch is on I 587 for about 40.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cary, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cary, NC

89 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

Sharpsburg, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cary, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Greenville, 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.

Top Restaurant

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.2

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cary, North Carolina

2.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Crossroads Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vass, North Carolina

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 140.1

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19102454504

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.2

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.2

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.4

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Crossroads Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 140.1

Vass, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+19102454504

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 178.4

Hamlet, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 152.9

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 152.9

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Hyundai Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 178.4

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Town Common

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12523294567

Visit website

Hamlet Depot & Museums

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 178.4

Hamlet, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19105820603

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 89.2

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 127.4

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

Kiwanis Family Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 127.4

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19197758247

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 76.4

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

Game On Escapes & More - Cary

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 89.2

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+19194380798

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 76.4

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 88.7 and 90.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
88.7 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
9
89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 64

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 293A Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Cary, Asheboro
6
89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Sanford, Ashebor...
6
89.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, A...
6
90.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64 toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 1 South, US 64 West: Apex, Sanford, A...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.90 one way

$55.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.50 $61.01
premium $4.70 $33.02 $66.04
diesel $5.61 $39.39 $78.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.5 0 $18.73 $8.56
Efficient EV 44.6 0 $15.61 $7.14
EV Truck/SUV 71.4 0 $24.98 $11.42

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Greenville, NC

Morning in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

City of Hamlet, NC

Morning in City of Hamlet on Sunday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

17 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 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 48% of your journey on highways. The roads will shift from the more direct I-587 to US-1 and local roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 40.8 miles on I-587, offering a period of consistent travel before the scenery and road type might change. This blend means you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate the entire time, but you will have ample opportunity for steady progress on faster roads. The drive should feel varied, allowing for both efficient travel and a change of pace.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.8 mi on I 587.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.7 miles in near US 64.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 178.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 88.7 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Greenville, NC and City of Hamlet, NC, road signs point toward Wake Forest, Sanford and Asheboro.

Wake Forest

88.5 mi in | ~1h 39m | via US 64

Sanford

88.5 mi in | ~1h 39m | via US 64

Asheboro

88.5 mi in | ~1h 39m | via US 64

About the Cities

Starting 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 3h 30m. Total distance: 178.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.8 miles on I 587. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Hamlet, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 88.7 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.1 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Hamlet, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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