Traveling from Monroe to Greenville, NC, covers 225.2 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 33 minutes of drive time. Because this is a straightforward trek across the Southeast, you can easily complete the journey in a single day, making it an efficient trip rather than one requiring an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $36 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will navigate via a combination of US 264, US 1, and Fayetteville Road. This route is ideal for travelers looking for a practical connection between these two North Carolina hubs without the need for extensive travel logistics.
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
112.6 miles from Monroe, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 264
55.9 mi
59m
US 1
45.7 mi
52m
Fayetteville Road
43.4 mi
52m
I 87
20 mi
21m
Andrew Jackson Highway
15.6 mi
21m
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi
17m
US 74 BUS
5.3 mi
7m
Dan K Moore Freeway
4.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 264
— 55.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, NC and City of Greenville, NC.
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Start on NC 207
276 ft·6 sec·Skyway Drive
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Continue on NC 207
0.1 mi·22 sec·North Hayne Street
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
1.9 mi·3 min·East Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto US 74; US 601
1.8 mi·2 min·East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on US 74
5.3 mi·8 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi·5 min·West Marshville Boulevard
7
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi·3 min·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
8
Continue on US 74
6.1 mi·8 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi·9 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
10
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
11
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi·4 min·West Caswell Street
12
Continue on US 74
10 mi·13 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
5.3 mi·7 min·US 74 BUS
Exit 306Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, AsheboroUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West Green Street
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At end of road, turn left onto US 1
43 mi·52 min·Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·42 sec
17
Merge onto US 1
46 mi·52 min·US 1
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit onto US 64
0.6 mi·1 min·US 64
Exit 1AToward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky MountUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 40; US 64
4.6 mi·5 min·Dan K Moore Freeway
20
Continue on I 40; US 64
3.2 mi·3 min·Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.8 mi·3 min·I 87; I 440; US 64
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64
17 mi·18 min·I 87; US 64
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, GreenvilleUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
56 mi·59 min·US 264
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
25
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
2.4 mi·4 min·West Arlington Boulevard
26
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.4 mi·35 sec·South Evans Street
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Arrive at destination
South Evans Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 33-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since the route includes one recommended stop, use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refuel your $36 budget midway through the trip. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between US 264 and the local roads, as the change in road type can be abrupt. Because this is a manageable one-day drive, aim to leave mid-morning to avoid the worst of the regional rush hour congestion. Staying mindful of the 55.9-mile stretch on US 264 will help you pace your fuel and rest stops effectively.
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 112.6 miles from Monroe, NC, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 50 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 26m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monroe, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Monroe, NC
This is one driving day of about 225.2 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Monroe, 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 US 264 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 40.7 and 147.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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40.7 mi into trip|~59m in|US 74 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
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47 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 1 / Fayetteville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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136.6 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mou...
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145 mi into trip|~3h 4m in|I 87; I 440; US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87; I 440; US 64 toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rock...
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147.8 mi into trip|~3h 7m in|I 87; US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87; US 64 toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
$35.22 one way
$70.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$38.51
$77.01
premium
$4.70
$41.68
$83.36
diesel
$5.61
$49.72
$99.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.6
0
$23.65
$10.81
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
EV Truck/SUV
90.1
1
$31.53
$14.41
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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 16, 2026
Origin
Monroe, NC
Late night
in Monroe on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
City of Greenville, NC
Late night
in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SW 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
2 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
4h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances faster highway travel with more localized road navigation. With a 60% highway share, you will spend a significant portion of the trip at cruising speeds, though the road environment shifts as you transition between thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 55.9 miles on US 264, offering a steady rhythm before the route changes character. Navigating these varied road types keeps the drive engaging, as you transition between major arteries and the more technical stretches of Fayetteville Road and US 1. Prepare for a dynamic pace that keeps you alert throughout the 225.2-mile journey.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 40.7 miles in near US 74 BUS.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 225.2 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 40.7 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
592 ft34 ft
Total Climb
573 ft
Total Descent
1,131 ft
Highest Point
592 ft
Elevation Range
558 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Monroe, NC and City of Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Asheboro, Rocky Mount, Wilson and Greenville.
Monroe is a small city in North Carolina. It is in Union County, on U.S. Highway 74. It has a close association with Charlotte, which is about 30 minutes away by car. Monroe's population is slightly under 27,000. It used to be populated mostly by White and African-Americans; however, the city's Hispanic population has spiked dramatically.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 225.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.7 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 136.6 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Greenville, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
