Origin
Plymouth, NC
Late night in Plymouth on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plymouth, 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 11m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plymouth, NC
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Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through North Carolina’s Southeast region, the 49.4-mile trip from Plymouth to Greenville is an efficient way to connect these two hubs. Expect to spend about 58 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $8 for fuel covers the journey comfortably, keeping your travel costs low. Because the route stays entirely within the state, you can enjoy a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive. This is an ideal option if you need to move between towns quickly without the fatigue associated with longer hauls. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you to your destination in under an hour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Street | 16.9 mi | 24m |
| Pactolus Highway | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 64 West | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Wharton Station Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| U.S. Highway 64 West | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Greene Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 17 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Andrews Street
— 16.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
4
Turn right onto US 64
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Highway 64 West
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 64
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 64 West
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto NC 171
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Andrews Street
7
Merge onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 17
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
383 ft
·
17 sec
9
Turn left onto US 17
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 17
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Wharton Station Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Wharton Station Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto US 264
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Pactolus Highway
12
Continue on NC 33
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pactolus Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn left onto North Greene Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Greene Street
14
Continue on South Pitt Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Pitt Street
15
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
16
Turn right onto South Summit Street
448 ft
·
19 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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Plymouth, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 64 / U.S. Highway 64 West
Turn right onto US 64 / U.S. Highway 64 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
27.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 17
Merge onto US 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
28 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 17
Turn left onto US 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.73 one way
$15.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Washington, NC
25 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
14 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 11m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate using East Main Street, Washington Street, and Highway 64 West, which means your focus will be on local road conditions rather than high-speed traffic. Because there is no significant highway stretch, the longest uninterrupted segment is technically zero miles on East Main Street, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. The road’s personality is defined by these local transitions, offering a more hands-on experience than a standard freeway trek. Prepare for a steady, grounded pace that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on Andrews Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 64 / U.S. Highway 64 West): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
58 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
72 ft
Total Descent
30 ft
Highest Point
58 ft
~49.4 mi in
Elevation Range
41 ft
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 11m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 miles on Andrews Street. 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 64 / U.S. Highway 64 West): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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