Origin
Greenville, NC
Late night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, NC to Smithfield, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NC
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Smithfield, NC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.5-mile drive from Greenville, NC, to Smithfield, NC, will take you about 1 hour and 18 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, this route stays within the Southeast region, specifically within North Carolina. You can expect a fuel cost of around $10 for this journey. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it’s an easy drive to complete in one go, offering a practical way to travel between these two cities without needing an overnight stay. The profile suggests a 'turn-heavy local drive,' so be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than a long, straight shot.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John P East Memorial Highway | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| I 95 | 21 mi | 23m |
| NC 42 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| I 587 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Stantonsburg Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 10th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Farmville Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John P East Memorial Highway
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Smithfield, 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
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 587; I 795; US 264
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 20
10
Turn right onto NC 42
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 42
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
12
Merge onto I 95
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 70 Business: Smithfield, Goldsboro
14
Keep slight left at fork
258 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 70 Business: Smithfield, Goldsboro
15
Turn right onto US 70 BUS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Market Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 70 BUS
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 64.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 5th Street
At end of road, turn right onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Evans Street
Turn left onto South Evans Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 10th Street
Turn right onto West 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 70 Business: Smithfield, Goldsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70 Business: Smithfield, Goldsboro
6
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 70 Business: Smithfield, Goldsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 70 Business: Smithfield, Goldsboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Smithfield, NC
Late night in Smithfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 65.5-mile trip, with no highway segments contributing to the journey (0% highway share). This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, likely with numerous intersections and changes in speed limits. The route doesn't feature a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving due to its nature, so you'll be actively engaged with the road as you transition through different local areas. The feel will be more about navigating town centers and connecting local routes rather than cruising on an open highway.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on John P East Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 5th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
Arriving in Smithfield, NC
Full guide →Smithfield and Selma are a pair of adjacent towns in Johnston County, North Carolina.
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 18m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on John P East Memorial Highway. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Smithfield, 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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