This 137.1-mile journey from Whiteville to Greenville, North Carolina, is comfortably manageable as a single-day road trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via US 701 and US 13, with a significant portion of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this 1-stop trip is around $21, making it an economical option for exploring the Southeast region. This route offers a straightforward drive, perfect for those looking for a practical and efficient way to travel between these two North Carolina cities.
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
68.6 miles from Whiteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 701
34.4 mi
49m
Faison Highway
28.7 mi
38m
US 13
23.6 mi
31m
Dickinson Avenue
10.8 mi
17m
US 701 Bypass
10.5 mi
14m
James B White Highway North
9.7 mi
13m
US 117 Connector
5.8 mi
6m
Goldsboro Bypass
4.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 701
— 34.4 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteville, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on US 74 Business; US 76 Business
65 ft·1 sec·Jefferson Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business
205 ft·3 sec·West Washington Street
3
Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business
0.3 mi·30 sec·West Washington Street
4
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass
0.8 mi·1 min·Powell Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto US 701 Bypass
11 mi·14 min·US 701 Bypass
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 701 Bypass
9.7 mi·13 min·James B White Highway North
7
Continue on US 701; NC 242
5.1 mi·7 min·US 701; NC 242
8
Continue on US 701; NC 41; NC 53
29 mi·41 min·US 701; NC 41; NC 53
9
Continue on US 701 Business
2.4 mi·4 min·Southeast Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Pugh Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Pugh Road
11
Turn right onto NC 403
29 mi·38 min·Faison Highway
12
Continue on US 117 Connector
5.8 mi·6 min·US 117 Connector
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on I 795
1.4 mi·1 min·I 795
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
16
Merge onto I 42
4.9 mi·5 min·Goldsboro Bypass
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft·5 sec
19
Turn left onto US 13
13 mi·19 min·US 13
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto US 13; NC 903
1.2 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
21
Continue on US 13; US 258; NC 903
6.5 mi·7 min·US 13; US 258; NC 903
22
Turn right onto US 13
3.7 mi·5 min·US 13
23
Take the exit onto US 13
197 ft·3 sec·US 13
24
Merge onto US 13; US 264
11 mi·17 min·Dickinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.3 mi·40 sec·Reade Circle
26
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East 5th Street
27
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·South Summit Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours and a single recommended stop, this route offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Greenville with a comfortable break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 34.4-mile stretch on US 701, to ensure you have enough to reach a service area. Given the relatively short distance, you won't need to split this drive, but planning for a stop around the halfway point can help break up the journey.
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 68.6 miles from Whiteville, NC, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 37m 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 35m
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 Whiteville, 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 Whiteville, NC
This is one driving day of about 137.1 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Whiteville, 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 701 for about 34.4 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 125.7 — 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|US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
11.7 mi into trip|~16m in|US 701 Bypass / James B White Highway North
Keep slight left at fork onto US 701 Bypass / James B White Highway North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
95.1 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
125.7 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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
$21.44 one way
$42.88 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$23.44
$46.88
premium
$4.70
$25.37
$50.75
diesel
$5.61
$30.27
$60.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.1
0
$14.40
$6.58
Efficient EV
34.3
0
$12.00
$5.48
EV Truck/SUV
54.8
0
$19.19
$8.77
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Whiteville, NC
Late night
in Whiteville on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenville, NC
Late night
in Greenville on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Mount Olive, NC
69 mi in
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
7 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 12m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 37.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.4 miles along US 701, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will shift, blending faster highway segments with potentially more local road driving. This variation means you'll experience different driving paces, keeping the journey engaging without being overly demanding.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on US 701.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 early in the drive near US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 137.1 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: near the start (US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (US 701 Bypass / James B White Highway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 137.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on US 701. 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: near the start (US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (US 701 Bypass / James B White Highway North): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenville, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
