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Trip from Greenville, NC to Lake Park, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

233.6 mi

376 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 31m ★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m

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 Lake Park, NC, NC

Lake Park, NC

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Trip Overview

Greenville, NC to Lake Park, NC is 233.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m via US 1, I-587, and John P East Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. The route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway cruising with surface road travel. Given its manageable length and duration, it's a solid option for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace or a flexible schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

116.8 miles from Greenville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 43.4 mi 52m
I 587 40.8 mi 43m
John P East Memorial Highway 32.8 mi 35m
Jefferson Davis Highway 23 mi 27m
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway 22 mi 24m
Broad Avenue 15.5 mi 20m
Monroe Expressway 13.6 mi 15m
W. Cliff Martin Highway 12.8 mi 17m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 43.4 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Lake Park, 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

43 mi · 52 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto East Green Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Green Street
25

At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS

16 mi · 20 min · Broad Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 74

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
28

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

6.5 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.3 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
30

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
31

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
32

Continue on US 74

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
33

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP

14 mi · 15 min · Monroe Expressway
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 259 Toward Lake Park Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Turn left onto West Unionville Indian Trail Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Unionville Indian Trail Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
36

Turn right onto Secrest Short Cut Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Secrest Short Cut Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Turn left onto Faith Church Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Faith Church Road
Use the left lane.
38

Turn right onto Creft Circle

0.3 mi · 1 min · Creft Circle
39

Arrive at destination

Creft Circle

Trip Plan

For this 4h 44m drive, leaving in the morning is recommended to give you plenty of daylight for the 233.6-mile trip. You'll have one primary road, US 1, for the longest stretch of 43.4 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel levels as you approach that segment. While there's only one indicated stop, you might want to plan for a short break midway, especially as the route involves both highway and surface roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $37, but it's always wise to check current prices before you depart.

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 116.8 miles from Greenville, NC, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 51 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116.8 miles or 2h 12m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Park, 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 233.6 miles and 4h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 US 1 for about 43.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fayetteville, NC

117 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

Pine Level, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apex, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.8 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Bridge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+17048825555

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

1.6 mi

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wendell, North Carolina

2.9 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshville, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 20min to go 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17048908646

Visit website

Hdmona Cafe Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Matthews, North Carolina

2.7 mi

The Bridge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+17048825555

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19193747227

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Marshville, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17048908646

Visit website

Hdmona Cafe Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Matthews, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17046285072

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18006360986

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

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

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

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

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19196049326

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 88.7 and 230.9 — 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...
7
217.2 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in | US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
7
230.9 mi into trip | ~4h 38m in

Take the exit toward Lake Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 259 Toward Lake Park

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.53 one way

$73.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $39.94 $79.88
premium $4.70 $43.23 $86.47
diesel $5.61 $51.58 $103.15

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

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.1 0 $24.53 $11.21
Efficient EV 58.4 0 $20.44 $9.34
EV Truck/SUV 93.4 1 $32.70 $14.95

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Greenville, NC

Morning in Greenville on Tuesday

Local time

9:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

W 0 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 10:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 8:17AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Lake Park, NC

Morning in Lake Park on Tuesday

Local time

9:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 12 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 10:37AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 8:17AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

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

4h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

What kind of drive is this?

You'll spend about 47% of your drive on highways, with the remaining 53% on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 43.4 miles along US 1. Expect to transition between faster highway segments and more local road driving, which often means more frequent exits and potentially varying speed limits as you move through different areas.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.4 mi on US 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 233.6 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 Lake Park, 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 →

Founded 1786

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 4h 44m. Total distance: 233.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43.4 miles on US 1. 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 Lake Park, 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 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Lake Park, 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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