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Trip from Randleman, NC to Greenville, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 22m

Distance

158.4 mi

255 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

Randleman, NC

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city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 158-mile journey from Randleman, North Carolina, to Greenville, North Carolina, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. Operating on local roads with no highway share, this route offers a more intimate driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. You'll navigate primarily via New Salem Road, Highway 22 North, and Old Red Cross Road, making it a turn-heavy drive that's best suited for those who prefer a less direct, more engaging route. Given its manageable length and character, this drive is perfect for a relaxed day trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.2 miles from Randleman, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 264 55.9 mi 59m
US 64 39 mi 52m
I 87 20 mi 21m
US 421 17.2 mi 20m
New Salem Road 7.1 mi 17m
Dan K Moore Freeway 4.6 mi 5m
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway 3.2 mi 3m
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway 3.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 264 — 55.9 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Randleman, NC and Greenville, NC.

1

Start on US 220 Business

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto New Salem Road

7.1 mi · 17 min · New Salem Road
3

Turn left onto NC 22

0.3 mi · 22 sec · NC Highway 22 North
4

Turn right onto Old Red Cross Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Old Red Cross Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Shiloh Road

115 ft · 1 sec · Shiloh Road
6

Take the ramp

159 ft · 9 sec
7

Turn right onto US 421

17 mi · 20 min · US 421
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 171 Toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn left onto US 64

11 mi · 15 min · US 64
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

27 mi · 35 min · US 64
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto US 64

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 64
Exit 404B Toward US 1 North, US 64 East: Raleigh
12

Merge onto US 1; US 64

3.1 mi · 3 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit onto US 64

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 64
Exit 1A Toward I 40 East, US 64 East: Benson, Rocky Mount Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 40; US 64

4.6 mi · 5 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
15

Continue on I 40; US 64

3.2 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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
17

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, Greenville Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork onto US 264

56 mi · 59 min · US 264
19

Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
20

Continue on Farmville Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Farmville Boulevard
21

Continue on West 10th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 10th Street
22

Turn left onto South Evans Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Evans Street
23

Turn right onto Reade Circle

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Reade Circle
24

Turn right onto East 5th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East 5th Street
25

Turn left onto South Summit Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · South Summit Street
26

Arrive at destination

South Summit Street

Trip Plan

Given this 158-mile route takes under three hours to complete, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Consider an early departure to fully enjoy the local roads and make your single planned stop without feeling rushed. The estimated fuel cost is $25, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, as you'll be on local roads for the entire drive. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially when following New Salem Road, Highway 22 North, and Old Red Cross Road, as the "turn-heavy" nature of this route requires constant awareness. Arriving in Greenville, NC, with ample daylight will allow you to settle in or begin exploring.

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 79.2 miles from Randleman, NC, or about 1h 53m 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 35 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.2 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 48m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Randleman, 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 Randleman, NC

This is one driving day of about 158.4 miles and 3h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Randleman, 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.

city in and state capital of North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raleigh, NC

79 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

Carrboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raleigh, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.2 miles from Randleman, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cary, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 27m in / 1h 56m to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wendell, North Carolina

2 mi

Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19197814810

Visit website

Farmhouse Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19193747227

Visit website

Sosta Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+19198331006

Visit website

Pam's Farmhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+19198599990

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hyundai Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Wilson, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Town Common

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12523294567

Visit website

Game On Escapes & More - Cary

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cary, North Carolina

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+19194380798

Visit website

Lake Johnson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+19199963141

Visit website

Nature Research Center

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+19197079800

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Raleigh, North Carolina

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19199484450

Visit website

Turnipseed Nature Preserve - Hunt Valley Trail Entrance

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Wendell, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+19196049326

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.7 and 80.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
10.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 421

Turn right onto US 421

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

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 171 Toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
6
28.2 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 64

Turn left onto US 64

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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...
8
80.9 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

$24.77 one way

$49.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $27.08 $54.17
premium $4.70 $29.32 $58.63
diesel $5.61 $34.97 $69.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.5 0 $16.63 $7.60
Efficient EV 39.6 0 $13.86 $6.34
EV Truck/SUV 63.4 0 $22.18 $10.14

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Randleman, NC

Morning in Randleman on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenville, NC

Morning in Greenville on Tuesday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

26 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

3h 22m 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" for the entirety of this 158-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of high-speed travel; instead, anticipate a more deliberate pace with frequent turns. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a constantly changing road profile. This means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, making it feel more like a scenic tour through local landscapes rather than a quick point-to-point transit. The continuous need to navigate turns means you'll want to stay alert and focused throughout the approximately 2 hour and 39 minute journey.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 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?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 264 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.7 miles in near US 421.

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 21 significant decision points across 158.4 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 10.7 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (US 64): 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 Randleman, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Rocky Mount and Wilson.

Pittsboro

28 mi in | ~46m

Rocky Mount

69.6 mi in | ~1h 42m | via US 64

Wilson

80.9 mi in | ~1h 55m | via I 87; US 64

About the Cities

Arriving in Greenville, NC

Full guide →

Founded 1786

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 3h 22m. Total distance: 158.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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 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 10.7 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.2 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenville, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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