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Trip from Greenville, NC to Beaufort, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

84.3 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, NC

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

Beaufort, NC

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Trip Overview

This 84.3-mile journey from Greenville, NC to Beaufort, NC is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a more local feel throughout the 100% local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $13, making it an economical option. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch is not specified, you'll have plenty of flexibility to make spontaneous detours. This route is perfect for a relaxed day trip within the Southeast region, connecting two points in North Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

42.1 miles from Greenville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 5th Street — —
Cotanche Street — —
Charles Boulevard — —
Main Street — —
Arendell Street — —
Grayden Paul Bridge — —
Turner Street — —
Ann Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East 5th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Beaufort, NC.

1

Start on South Summit Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · South Summit Street
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · East 5th Street
3

Turn left onto Cotanche Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Cotanche Street
4

Continue on Charles Boulevard

4.6 mi · 7 min · Charles Boulevard
5

Continue straight

22 mi · 30 min
6

Take the ramp straight toward Main Street

354 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
7

Keep slight left

161 ft · 7 sec
8

Turn right

16 mi · 17 min
9

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 47 sec
10

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
11

Merge slight left

36 mi · 51 min
12

Continue on Arendell Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · Arendell Street
13

Continue on Grayden Paul Bridge

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Grayden Paul Bridge
14

Turn right onto Turner Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Turner Street
15

Turn left onto Ann Street

299 ft · 10 sec · Ann Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 59-minute duration and 84.3-mile distance, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in Greenville and Beaufort. Since there are no scheduled stops and the route is entirely on local roads, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $13 estimated cost is for the entire trip, and local roads can sometimes be less predictable for refueling options than major highways. Your main focus will be navigating the numerous turns characteristic of this route.

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 42.1 miles from Greenville, NC, or about 59m into the drive.

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 19 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.1 miles or 59m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaufort, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greenville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenville, NC

This is one driving day of about 84.3 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Greenville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat of Craven County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Bern, NC

42 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

Ayden, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Bern, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from Greenville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Calico Creek Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morehead City, North Carolina

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.3

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12522209040

Visit website

Calico Creek Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 78.3

Morehead City, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12522209040

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 78.3

Morehead City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 60.2

Havelock, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 78.3

Morehead City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72.3

Newport, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12527775870

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.3

Morehead City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Town Common

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12523294567

Visit website

Craven Arts Council & Gallery Bank of the Arts

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.1

New Bern, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12526382577

Visit website

Elliott Coues Nature Trail

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 84.3

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12527263775

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.18 one way

$26.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.41 $28.83
premium $4.70 $15.60 $31.20
diesel $5.61 $18.61 $37.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.05
Efficient EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
EV Truck/SUV 33.7 0 $11.80 $5.40

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Greenville, NC

Late night in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beaufort, NC

Late night in Beaufort on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by its turn-heavy local road profile, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the entire duration. With a 0% highway share, anticipate a consistent pace without the high speeds of interstates. The absence of a defined longest stretch suggests frequent turns and intersections, keeping your attention engaged. You'll experience a continuous local driving environment from start to finish, offering a good feel for the communities along the way.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 5th Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Greenville, NC to Beaufort, NC is easy. At 1h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, NC to Beaufort, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting 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 1h 59m. Total distance: 84.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenville, NC to Beaufort, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Beaufort, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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