Origin
Wilson, NC
Morning in Wilson on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilson, NC to City of 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
44m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilson, NC
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City of Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Trip Overview
Connecting Wilson to Greenville, North Carolina, this straightforward 35.6-mile journey typically takes about 38 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, you can easily handle this as a quick day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Nash Street East and Stantonsburg Road, staying entirely off the major interstates. With a fuel cost of approximately $6, it is an economical route for commuters or casual travelers. Both cities are located within the Southeast region, ensuring a consistent local atmosphere as you transition between these two NC hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 264 | 26 mi | 27m |
| Nash Street East | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Arlington Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Stantonsburg Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Hines Street South | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Evans Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| M.L.K. Jr Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 264
— 26 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, NC and City of Greenville, NC.
1
Start on Hines Street South
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hines Street South
2
Continue on Nash Street East
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Nash Street East
3
Continue on US 264 Alternate; NC 58
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
M.L.K. Jr Parkway
4
Continue on US 264 Alternate; NC 58
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Nash Street East
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto US 264
26 mi
·
27 min
·
US 264
7
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
8
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Arlington Boulevard
9
Turn left onto South Evans Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Evans Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Evans Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 264
Merge onto US 264
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Stantonsburg Road
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road toward Greenville, Downtown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Greenville, Downtown
3
32.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
West Arlington Boulevard
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
35.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
South Evans Street
Turn left onto South Evans Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
City of Greenville, NC
Morning in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
44m 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 high-speed interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating local roads, which requires more attention to changing speed limits and intersections than a standard highway cruise. Since this is a short, localized trip, there are no significantly long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of. The personality of the drive remains consistent throughout, feeling more like a regional connector than a long-haul transit. Prepare for a steady pace that reflects the character of the surrounding North Carolina landscape.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on US 264.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 264 and Nash Street East. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Wilson, NC to City of Greenville, NC is easy. At 44m with 74% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 264): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 31.4 miles (Stantonsburg Road): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wilson, NC and City of Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Greenville and Downtown.
Greenville
31.4 mi in
|
~36m
|
via Stantonsburg Road
Downtown
31.4 mi in
|
~36m
|
via Stantonsburg Road
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on US 264. 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 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (US 264): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 31.4 miles (Stantonsburg Road): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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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