Trip from King, 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

3h 54m

Distance

198.9 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 20m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 1m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 19m

8 PM

3h 46m

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 Stokes and Forsyth counties, North Carolina, United States

King, NC

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city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 198.9-mile journey from King, NC, to Greenville, NC, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with I-40, US-264, and I-87 forming the backbone of this route. Given its efficiency, it's a straightforward drive that fits comfortably within a day. Expect a fuel cost of around $31 for this trip. As you travel within North Carolina, you'll experience a consistent Southeast region feel throughout your drive.

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

99.4 miles from King, NC

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	76.6 mi	1h 29m
US 264	55.9 mi	59m
I 87	16.8 mi	17m
NC 74	13.3 mi	15m
Salem Parkway	11.4 mi	13m
I 440	9.2 mi	11m
John Gold Memorial Expressway	3.9 mi	4m
Wade Avenue	3.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 76.6 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Main Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Merge onto US 52

3.9 mi · 4 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74

13 mi · 15 min · NC 74

Toward NC 74 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 53B Toward US 421 South: Greensboro

Merge onto US 421; NC 150

11 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.8 mi · 9 min · I 40

Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 40; US 29; US 220

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 40; US 29; US 220

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

37 mi · 42 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

30 mi · 34 min · I 40

Toward I 40 East: Raleigh Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728

3.1 mi · 3 min · Wade Avenue

Exit 289 Toward Wade Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest

Merge onto I 440; US 1

9.2 mi · 11 min · I 440; US 1

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 57 sec

Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264

17 mi · 17 min · I 87; US 64; US 264

Keep slight right at fork onto US 264

56 mi · 59 min · 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 3-hour and 54-minute drive, leaving King, NC, in the morning is recommended to maximize your daylight hours in Greenville, NC. With only one stop officially noted, you have ample flexibility to add breaks as needed, perhaps for fuel or a quick meal, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 76.6 miles on I-40. The estimated fuel cost of $31 makes budgeting straightforward. A practical tip for this route would be to ensure your vehicle is fueled up before heading onto I-40, as it constitutes the longest uninterrupted segment of your journey.

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 99.4 miles from King, NC, or about 2h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 44 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.4 miles or 2h 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 11m

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 King, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 King, NC

This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from King, 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 40 for about 76.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carrboro, NC

99 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

Greensboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Durham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from King, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.6 miles.

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

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wendell, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.9

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19193747227

Visit website

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Raleigh, North Carolina

2.7 mi

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.9

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19193747227

Visit website

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 113.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+19197831883

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

1922

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 85.2

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+19849994195

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 56.8

Burlington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13365840201

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 28.4

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

Lake Lynn Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 113.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19199962911

Visit website

Alamance County Historical Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 56.8

Burlington, NC

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13362268254

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 113.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 127.9

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19196049326

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 113.6

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 121 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | NC 74

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74 toward NC 74 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NC 74 East

31.6 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville

77.9 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Raleigh

108.2 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | SR 1728 / Wade Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 289 Toward Wade Avenue

121 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.10 one way

$62.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.01	$68.02
premium	$4.70	$36.81	$73.62
diesel	$5.61	$43.91	$87.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.7	$20.88	$9.55
Efficient EV	49.7	$17.40	$7.96
EV Truck/SUV	79.6	$27.85	$12.73

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 14, 2026

Origin

King, NC

Late night in King on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenville, NC

Late night in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

SW 8 to 12 mph 2% chance 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

18 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 54m 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?

With 94% of the drive on highways, this route is primarily a focused highway experience. You'll encounter one significant stretch of uninterrupted driving for 76.6 miles on I-40, offering a chance to make good time. The profile is decidedly highway-focused, meaning you can anticipate consistent speeds and well-maintained roads for the majority of your trip. While the specific transitions between roads aren't detailed, the high highway share suggests a predictable driving environment.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 76.6 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 264. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near NC 74.

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 20 significant decision points across 198.9 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 5.8 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between King, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Martinsville and Wilson.

Martinsville

31.6 mi in | ~40m | via I 40

Wilson

121 mi in | ~2h 26m

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 3h 54m. Total distance: 198.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.6 miles on I 40. 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 Greenville, 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.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenville, 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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Trip from King, NC to Greenville, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Farmhouse Cafe

Farmhouse Cafe

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

Sosta Cafe

1922

Nissan Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Circle K Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Town Common

All A Flutter Farms LLC

Lake Lynn Park

Alamance County Historical Museum

Nature Research Center

Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

King, NC

Greenville, NC

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 54m 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?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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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