Trip from Lenoir, NC to City of 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

5h 19m

Distance

267.3 mi

430 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 6m ★

6 AM

5h 19m

8 AM

5h 46m

10 AM

5h 29m

12 PM

5h 26m

3 PM

5h 30m

5 PM

5h 45m

8 PM

5h 11m

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 Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States

Lenoir, NC

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City of Greenville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 267.3-mile drive from Lenoir, NC, to Greenville, NC, is a solid day trip, estimated to take about 5 hours and 19 minutes. You'll primarily travel on major highways, with 87% of the route being on interstates and US highways, making it a straightforward journey through the Southeast region of North Carolina. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $42, which is quite reasonable for the distance covered. With a single recommended stop, this route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

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

133.6 miles from Lenoir, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	99.7 mi	1h 56m
US 264	55.9 mi	59m
US 421	47.8 mi	55m
Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast	22.8 mi	32m
I 87	16.8 mi	17m
I 440	9.2 mi	11m
Wade Avenue	3.1 mi	3m
NC 16	2.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 99.7 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenoir, NC and City of Greenville, NC.

Start on Harper Avenue Northwest

0.9 mi · 2 min · Harper Avenue Northwest

Continue on US 64; NC 18; NC 90

1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast

Continue on NC 18

23 mi · 32 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto NC 16; NC 18

2.9 mi · 4 min · NC 16; NC 18

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Merge onto US 421

48 mi · 55 min · US 421

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 238 Toward I 40 East: Greensboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 40

23 mi · 26 min · I 40

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

1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road

Toward Greenville, Downtown

Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Arlington Boulevard

Turn left onto South Evans Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · South Evans Street

Arrive at destination

South Evans Street

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour, 267.3-mile trip, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since it’s a single-day drive with only one recommended stop, you can afford to be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 99.7-mile stretch on I-40, as services might be less frequent. The $42 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a buffer. A practical tip for this route is to utilize the main highways efficiently; aim to complete longer highway segments before seeking out a break.

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 133.6 miles from Lenoir, NC, or about 2h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 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 59 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.6 miles or 2h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lenoir, 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 Lenoir, NC

This is one driving day of about 267.3 miles and 5h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Lenoir, 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 99.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carrboro, NC

134 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

Maine, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Graham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 133.6 miles from Lenoir, 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 99.7 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.

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.4

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.9

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.5

Kernersville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 133.6

Haw River, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Hyundai Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 267.3

Greenville, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 267.3

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 133.6

Haw River, North Carolina

+13365706718

Visit website

Lake Crabtree County Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 171.8

Morrisville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19194603390

Visit website

Adventure Landing Winston-Salem

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 76.4

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13367684730

Visit website

Children's Museum of Alamance County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 133.6

Graham, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13362287997

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 190.9

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

All A Flutter Farms LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 95.5

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

Safari Nation Winston-Salem

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 76.4

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13365233355

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 76.1 and 189.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East: Greensboro

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 238 Toward I 40 East: Greensboro

100.2 mi into trip | ~2h 6m 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

146.5 mi into trip | ~3h 1m 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

176.8 mi into trip | ~3h 36m 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

189.6 mi into trip | ~3h 52m 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

$41.80 one way

$83.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$45.70	$91.41
premium	$4.70	$49.47	$98.94
diesel	$5.61	$59.02	$118.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80.2	0	$28.07	$12.83
Efficient EV	66.8	0	$23.39	$10.69
EV Truck/SUV	106.9	1	$37.42	$17.11

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lenoir, NC

Late night in Lenoir on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Greenville, NC

Late night in City of Greenville on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

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

13 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

5h 19m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 5-hour journey. The majority of your travel will be on I-40 and US-264, accounting for 87% of the total mileage. This means you'll experience stretches of consistent speed and efficiency. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 99.7 miles on I-40, so be prepared for a significant period of highway cruising. While primarily a highway experience, the transition between these main roads will provide some variation as you move across the state.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 99.7 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 76.1 miles in.

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 17 significant decision points across 267.3 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 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 146.5 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 Lenoir, NC and City of Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Martinsville, Wilson and Greenville.

Martinsville

100.2 mi in | ~2h 6m | via I 40

Wilson

189.6 mi in | ~3h 52m

Greenville

189.6 mi in | ~3h 52m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 267.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 99.7 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 City of 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at City of Greenville, NC before the return drive.

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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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

West End Cafe

Sosta Cafe

Kyles Coffee

EVgo Charging Station

Hyundai Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Town Common

Graham Regional Park

Lake Crabtree County Park

Adventure Landing Winston-Salem

Children's Museum of Alamance County

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

All A Flutter Farms LLC

Safari Nation Winston-Salem

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lenoir, NC

City of Greenville, NC

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 19m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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?

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