Origin
Mount Olive, NC
Morning in Mount Olive on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Olive, 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
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
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.
Mount Olive, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Greenville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Mount Olive to Greenville covers 59.5 miles of North Carolina’s southeastern landscape. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly for a quick excursion. You will primarily navigate via US 117 Connector and US 13 before pulling into the Greenville area on Dickinson Avenue. Since both towns reside within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your journey. This is a straightforward, no-nonsense drive perfect for travelers looking to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 23.6 mi | 31m |
| US 117 Connector | 15 mi | 19m |
| Dickinson Avenue | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| Goldsboro Bypass | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| I 795 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Reade Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 23.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on Northwest Center Street
442 ft
·
21 sec
·
Northwest Center Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 117 Connector
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 117 Connector
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on I 795
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 795
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 42
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Goldsboro Bypass
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn left onto US 13
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 13
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 13; NC 903
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
12
Continue on US 13; US 258; NC 903
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
US 13; US 258; NC 903
13
Turn right onto US 13
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 13
14
Take the exit onto US 13
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 13
15
Merge onto US 13; US 264
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Dickinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Reade Circle
17
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 5th Street
18
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Summit Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Mount Olive, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48 — 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
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 13
Turn left onto US 13
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
US 13; US 264 / Dickinson Avenue
Merge onto US 13; US 264 / Dickinson Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Greenville, NC
Morning in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Snow Hill, NC
30 mi in
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
16 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 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, as roughly 69% of your journey takes place on major roads. The drive maintains a steady pace, highlighted by a notable 23.6-mile stretch along US 13 that allows for consistent driving. While the route isn't a technical or winding mountain pass, it provides a functional connection between these two hubs. You will find that the road character remains relatively predictable, shifting from the US 117 Connector transition into the longer highway segments. Being behind the wheel here is largely about maintaining a relaxed speed as you traverse the southeastern plains, with few interruptions to your momentum.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on US 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 13 and US 117 Connector. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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: 59.5 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 (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on US 13. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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