Origin
Windsor, NC
Late night in Windsor on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, NC to Greenville, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, NC
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Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Windsor and Greenville, North Carolina, you are looking at a straightforward 41.8-mile journey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 2 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is highly economical for those needing to cross this stretch of the Southeast. Because the transit time is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations unless you have other plans in the area. This highway-focused path provides a direct link between the two towns, prioritizing efficiency over sightseeing. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers moving between these points in eastern North Carolina.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 16.2 mi | 21m |
| NC 903 | 11 mi | 15m |
| Prison Camp Road | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| North Greene Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Memorial Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 13 BUS | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Pitt Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 16.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on East Granville Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Granville Street
2
Continue on US 13 BUS; NC 308
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13 BUS; NC 308
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK
4
Turn left onto US 13; US 17
14 mi
·
19 min
·
US 13; US 17
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 13; US 64
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 13; US 64
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
7
Turn left onto NC 125
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Prison Camp Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto NC 903
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 903
9
Turn right onto NC 903
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 903
10
Turn left onto US 13; NC 11; NC 903
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Memorial Drive
11
Turn left onto NC 33
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Greene Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Continue on South Pitt Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Pitt Street
13
Turn left onto West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 1st Street
14
Turn right onto South Summit Street
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Summit Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Windsor, 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 1 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK
At end of road, turn right onto US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 13; US 17
Turn left onto US 13; US 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NC 903
At end of road, turn left onto NC 903
Navigation decision point
6
38.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NC 33 / North Greene Street
Turn left onto NC 33 / North Greene Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
41.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn left onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.54 one way
$13.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Greenville, NC
Late night in Greenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°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
4 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
1h 2m 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 consistent highway-focused drive that maintains a steady pace throughout the 1-hour duration. Approximately 67% of your time will be spent on highways, specifically utilizing US 13, NC 903, and Prison Camp Road to navigate the distance. You will encounter the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip during a 16.2-mile stretch on US 13, which offers the most consistent driving rhythm. The route transitions between these main roads, requiring you to remain attentive to signage as you switch from the primary highway to secondary roads. Overall, the experience is functional and predictable, providing a clear path that favors directness over technical or winding roads.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on US 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 13 and NC 903. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m 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 1 miles (US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 13; US 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (NC 903): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on US 13. 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 1 miles (US 17; US 13 BUS; NC 308 TRK): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 13; US 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles (NC 903): Navigation decision point.
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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