Origin
Burgaw, NC
Night in Burgaw on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burgaw, NC to Greenville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
89.6 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burgaw, NC
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Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
Burgaw, NC to Greenville, NC is 89.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 5 minutes via NC 11 and Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a straightforward drive focused primarily on highways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two cities. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it within a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Burgaw, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 11 | 20.5 mi | 28m |
| NC 41 | 17.7 mi | 25m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 17 mi | 22m |
| I 40 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| NC 241 | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Old Pink Hill Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Evans Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Jacksonville Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NC 11
— 20.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgaw, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on US 117 Business; NC 53
307 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Walker Street
2
Turn right onto US 117 Business; NC 53
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Bridges Street
3
Turn straight onto NC 53
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Jacksonville Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
7
Turn right onto NC 41
18 mi
·
25 min
·
NC 41
8
Continue on NC 241
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 241
9
Turn right onto NC 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kinston Boulevard
10
Continue on NC 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
NC 11
11
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Pink Hill Road
12
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55
200 ft
·
2 sec
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
14
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 11
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 11
Toward NC 11 North: Winterville
16
Merge onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight left onto South Evans Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Evans Street
18
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Reade Circle
19
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 5th Street
20
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Summit Street
21
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 2-hour duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Greenville, and you can even afford to make a quick stop if needed, though none are specified on this route. With a fuel cost estimate of $14, you can easily budget for this short trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 20.5 miles on NC 11, to ensure you have enough gas to reach your destination or a refueling point.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.8 miles from Burgaw, NC, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burgaw, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burgaw, NC
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Burgaw, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 11 for about 20.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Burgaw, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 85.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 117 Business; NC 53 / East Bridges Street
Turn right onto US 117 Business; NC 53 / East Bridges Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NC 41
Turn right onto NC 41
Navigation decision point
5
77.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
NC 11
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 11 toward NC 11 North: Winterville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NC 11 North: Winterville
5
85.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
US 264 Alternate; NC 43 / Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Merge onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43 / Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| premium | $4.70 | $16.58 | $33.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.84 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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
2h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 67% of the drive utilizing main roads like NC 11 and Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. You'll encounter stretches where the highway is your primary companion, including one uninterrupted segment of 20.5 miles on NC 11. The drive offers a consistent pace for much of its length, allowing for steady progress toward your destination. Expect a relatively smooth experience with minimal deviations from main thoroughfares.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 mi on NC 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 11 and NC 41. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 117 Business; NC 53 / East Bridges Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 117 Business; NC 53 / East Bridges Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (NC 41): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burgaw, NC to Greenville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Beulaville along the way.
Beulaville
15.3 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving in Greenville, NC
Full guide →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 2h 5m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on NC 11. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 117 Business; NC 53 / East Bridges Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles (NC 41): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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