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Greenville North Carolina Map

Explore Greenville, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Greenville, North Carolina

How to Use This Greenville, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Greenville, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Greenville.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Greenville
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Pitt County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.596431
Longitude	-77.375256
Population	87,521
Density	923.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	27858, 28206, 27834
Area Code	704, 980, 919, 984
County Seat	Greenville
School District	Pitt County Schools

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About Greenville, North Carolina

Greenville is a locality in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 87,521. The population density is 923.4 people per km². Greenville is located at 35.5964°N, 77.3753°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Greenville is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 27858, 28206, 27834.

Greenville occupies a flat, expansive stretch of the North Carolina coastal plain, where the horizon often feels as wide and deliberate as a held breath. It lies 6.1 miles north-northeast of Winterville, NC (from Winterville, NC: bearing 19°T), and is situated 18.2 miles west-northwest of Washington. The Tar River carves a serpentine path through the landscape, its slow, dark waters defining the low-lying terrain that surrounds the settlement. A mere mile from the center, the rise known as The Hill offers a slight variation in an otherwise level topography, while the quiet waters of Forbes Millpond sit just three miles away, reflecting the shifting colors of the sky. The atmosphere here is thick with the humidity of the inland south, and the light at dusk often takes on a bruised, golden quality that softens the edges of the pine-studded fields.

Greenville emerged from the colonial era as a strategic crossing point, eventually evolving from a modest landing on the riverbank into a hub of agricultural commerce. Early settlers recognized the value of the fertile soil and the accessibility provided by the waterway, which served as the primary artery for transporting goods in the decades before modern highways. Over time, the settlement grew beyond its initial footprint, transitioning from a center of trade for tobacco and timber into a more diversified regional anchor. The architecture of the older districts still carries the weight of these earlier generations, with brick facades and wide, shaded avenues that preserve a sense of continuity with the past.

Greenville sustains a robust economy driven by a synergy between healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and the academic influence of East Carolina University. The university acts as a primary engine for the region, fostering a cycle of innovation and professional growth that ripples through the infrastructure of the surrounding neighborhoods. As the town expands, modern commercial corridors provide a contrast to the historic core, supporting a network of businesses that cater to a growing population. The proximity of the university ensures a steady influx of intellectual energy, while the regional medical facilities serve as a critical point of care for those traveling from across the surrounding flatlands.

Greenville vibrates with the collegiate spirit of the East Carolina Pirates, whose athletic endeavors command the attention of the local populace throughout the changing seasons. The Town Common serves as a central gathering space, anchoring the community with its open lawns and public events that mark the passage of the year. Music and regional culinary traditions, particularly the distinct style of vinegar-based barbecue, define the social fabric of the area. Among those who have emerged from this environment to wider recognition, the songwriter Arthur Smith stands out for his significant contributions to the development of American country and bluegrass music, leaving a mark on the cultural heritage that remains as enduring as the slow drift of the river itself.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Evans Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 237° SW
NC Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville (Museum) — 0.8 mi, 359° N
Guy Smith Park (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 291° W
River Park North (Local Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 008° N
Regal Greenville Grande (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 226° SW
City of Greenville - Phil Carroll Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 2.5 mi, 328° NW
Veterans Monument (Monument) — 11.8 mi, 271° W
Paramount Theatre - Community Theatre (Theatre) — 11.8 mi, 270° W
North Carolina Museum of Natural Science - Contentnea Creek (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 206° SW
Voice of America Game Land (State Conservation Area) — 13.5 mi, 063° NE
Extreme Action Park (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 106° E
Greene County History Museum (Museum) — 19.3 mi, 240° SW
Pinetops War Memorial (Monument) — 20.2 mi, 312° NW
Nooherooka Monument, Snow Hill (Museum) — 21.1 mi, 250° W
Fort Neroka (Attraction) — 21.1 mi, 250° W
It's A Zoo Life (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 21.3 mi, 308° NW
Blount-Bridgers House (Gallery) — 23.1 mi, 337° NW
Parkhill Cinema 3 (Cinema) — 23.5 mi, 333° NW
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.5 mi, 024° NE · 43k acres
Goose Creek State Park (State Park) — 25.9 mi, 109° E
Ellis Planetarium (Museum) — 26.1 mi, 207° SW
Nuclear Mishap (Monument) — 28.4 mi, 263° W
Wilson Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 31.3 mi, 287° W
Barnes Corner Gallery (Gallery) — 31.4 mi, 287° W
F4E Phantom II (Public Artwork) — 35.8 mi, 243° SW
Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 40.7 mi, 161° S · 162k acres
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.2 mi, 076° E · 230k acres
Catfish Lake South Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 45.3 mi, 165° S · 8,490 acres
Sheep Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 48.8 mi, 159° S · 9,315 acres

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