Origin
Knightdale, NC
Late night in Knightdale on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knightdale, 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
1h 23m
Distance
72.2 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knightdale, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Greenville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 72.2-mile drive from Knightdale, NC to Greenville, NC is easily completed in about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing US 264 and I-87, this route stays within North Carolina, offering a convenient connection between these two Southeast destinations. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. The drive is focused on efficient highway travel, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stop, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 264 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| I 87 | 9 mi | 9m |
| Stantonsburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Knightdale Eagle Rock Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Robertson Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Farmville Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Summit Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 264
— 55.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knightdale, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on Railroad Street
373 ft
·
18 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Turn left onto Hester Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hester Street
4
Turn right onto Robertson Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Robertson Street
5
Continue on Knightdale Eagle Rock Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Knightdale Eagle Rock Road
6
Continue on Wendell Falls Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Wendell Falls Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Wilson, Rocky Mount
8
Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 87; US 64; US 264
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
56 mi
·
59 min
·
US 264
10
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
11
Continue on Farmville Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmville Boulevard
12
Continue on West 10th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 10th Street
13
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Evans Street
14
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Reade Circle
15
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 5th Street
16
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Summit Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.1 miles from Knightdale, 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 0.1 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Park Avenue
Turn left onto Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Hester Street
Turn left onto Hester Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Robertson Street
Turn right onto Robertson Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Wilson, Rocky Mount
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Wil...
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 264
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.29 one way
$22.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.36 | $26.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.47 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Greenville, NC
Late night in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
8 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
1h 23m 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 highway-focused experience for 90% of this 72.2-mile trip. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways like US 264 and I-87, which are designed for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles on US 264, offering a good period of consistent driving. While the route is primarily highway, Stantonsburg Road provides a brief change of pace, hinting at the local roads you'll transition to upon arrival in Greenville.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on US 264.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 264 and I 87. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Park Avenue.
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 23m drive. You will face about 11 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 (Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Robertson Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Knightdale, NC to Greenville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
67.8 mi in
|
~1h 15m
|
via Stantonsburg Road
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 72.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on US 264. 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 (Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Robertson Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenville, 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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