Origin
Red Oak, NC
Late night in Red Oak on Sunday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Oak, 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 6m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 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 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Oak, NC
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Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Red Oak to Greenville, you are looking at a straightforward 53.8-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route serves as a practical connection within North Carolina’s Southeast region, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, as the total travel time is quite manageable. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should keep your tank covered for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is short, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it is most convenient for your plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 32.5 mi | 35m |
| US 13 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| North Old Carriage Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| North Greene Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Red Oak Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Pitt Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Summit Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 32.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on NC 43
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Red Oak Boulevard
2
Turn right onto North Old Carriage Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Old Carriage Road
3
Enter roundabout onto North Old Carriage Road
159 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Old Carriage Road
4
Continue on North Old Carriage Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Old Carriage Road
5
Enter roundabout onto North Old Carriage Road
156 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Old Carriage Road
6
Continue on North Old Carriage Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Old Carriage Road
7
Enter roundabout
266 ft
·
5 sec
8
Continue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
9
Merge onto US 64
33 mi
·
35 min
·
US 64
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
11
Turn right onto US 13; NC 11
13 mi
·
16 min
·
US 13; NC 11
12
Turn left onto NC 33
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Greene Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on South Pitt Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Pitt Street
14
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
15
Turn right onto South Summit Street
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Summit Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Red Oak, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Old Carriage Road
Enter roundabout onto North Old Carriage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Old Carriage Road
Enter roundabout onto North Old Carriage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
37 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 13 South, NC 11: Bethel, Greenville
6
50.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
NC 33 / North Greene Street
Turn left onto NC 33 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Princeville, NC
27 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
15 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 6m 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 highway cruise, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. You will primarily navigate via North Old Carriage Road and US 13 South to reach your destination. Because the path relies entirely on local roads, you should remain alert and prepared for frequent changes in direction throughout the 53.8-mile stretch. This isn't a high-speed interstate sprint, so settle in for a more engaged, hands-on experience behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to stay focused on the turns rather than cruising on autopilot.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.5 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and US 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near North Old Carriage Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (North Old Carriage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles (North Old Carriage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 6m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.5 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.5 miles (North Old Carriage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles (North Old Carriage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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