Origin
Greenville, NC
Late night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, NC to Windsor, 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 2m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Windsor, NC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41.6-mile drive from Greenville, NC to Windsor, NC takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on local roads, with 0% of the journey on highways, suggesting a more community-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this is an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of North Carolina. The overall feel is that of a local connection rather than a long-distance transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 16.2 mi | 21m |
| NC 903 | 11 mi | 15m |
| Prison Camp Road | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| North Greene Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Memorial Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Granville Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Granville Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 16.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Windsor, NC.
1
Start on South Summit Street
448 ft
·
25 sec
·
South Summit Street
2
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
3
Turn right onto North Greene Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North Greene Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto NC 903
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 903
6
Turn left onto NC 903
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 903
7
Turn right onto NC 125
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
Prison Camp Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
9
Merge onto US 13; US 64
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
US 13; US 64
10
Continue on US 13; US 17; US 64
14 mi
·
18 min
·
US 13; US 17; US 64
11
Turn right onto US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK
12
Turn left onto US 13 BUS
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Granville Street
13
Continue on US 13 BUS; NC 308
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Granville Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Granville Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 1st Street
Turn left onto East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Greene Street
Turn right onto North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive
Turn right onto US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
NC 125 / Prison Camp Road
Turn right onto NC 125 / Prison Camp Road
Navigation decision point
4
23.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.51 one way
$13.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Windsor, NC
Late night in Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
4 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 2m 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 on this route, as indicated by its profile. You won't encounter any highway stretches, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and county roads for the entire 41.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests frequent turns and intersections. This type of drive often means you'll pass through various communities, experiencing the local landscape at a more relaxed pace, which can be quite engaging.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on US 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 13 and NC 903. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 1st Street.
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 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on US 13. 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 0.1 miles (East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Greene Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 13; NC 11; NC 33; NC 903 / North Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Windsor, 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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