Greenville, North Carolina to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

111.6 miles 179.6 km · straight line
139.5 miles estimated 224.5 km · driving distance
2h 48min estimated drive time
$13 - $17 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
359° N bearing direction

How far is Greenville, North Carolina from Petersburg?

The distance from Greenville, North Carolina to Petersburg is 111.6 miles (179.6 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located N of Greenville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 139.5 miles, taking about 2h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Petersburg in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greenville, North Carolina and Petersburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Greenville, North Carolina to Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 48min $13 - $17 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 22min $11–$21* Budget
Train ~2h 40min $17–$49* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, North Carolina & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Greenville, North Carolina
35.61°N, 77.37°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 223.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients