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Beaufort, NC Road Trips

With 7 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Beaufort, NC works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 84-mile quick runs to 270-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Beaufort, NC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

275 mi

Maine, NC

Quickest Drive

1h 57m

Greenville, NC

Plan Around Beaufort, NC

Trips from Beaufort, NC

Driving from Beaufort, NC

The typical drive from Beaufort, NC covers about 169 miles and takes around 3h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 270 miles (5h 50m), while the shortest is just 84 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Beaufort, NC include Concord, NC (270.3 mi, 5h 50m), High Point, NC (247.6 mi, 4h 10m), Cary, NC (162.8 mi, 3h 22m), West Raleigh, NC (156.4 mi, 3h 17m), and Raleigh, NC (153 mi, 3h 12m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 169-mile trip from Beaufort, NC, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Beaufort, NC and 3 routes heading into Beaufort, NC, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 84 to 270 miles.

The longest mapped route from Beaufort, NC covers 270 miles and takes approximately 5h 50m. Shorter options start at just 84 miles.

The average route from Beaufort, NC runs about 169 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 169-mile trip from Beaufort, NC costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Beaufort, NC include Concord, NC, High Point, NC, Cary, NC and West Raleigh, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Beaufort, NC by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

4,613

Median Income

$48,111

Median Home Value

$319,700

Median Age

50.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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