Greenville, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

133.3 miles 214.5 km · straight line
166.6 miles estimated 268.1 km · driving distance
3h 21min estimated drive time
$16 - $20 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Greenville, North Carolina from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Greenville, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is 133.3 miles (214.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located N of Greenville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 166.6 miles, taking about 3h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 21min $16 - $20 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 1min $13–$25* Budget
Train ~3h 11min $20–$58* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, North Carolina & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Greenville, North Carolina
35.61°N, 77.37°W
America/New_York
18m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 44 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 186.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients