Origin
Greenville, NC
Night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, NC to Burgaw, 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 6m
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 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NC
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Burgaw, NC
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Trip Overview
This 89.6-mile drive from Greenville, NC to Burgaw, NC is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 6 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes Winterville Parkway and I-40, with a significant portion on highways. Given its manageable distance and duration, this journey is perfect for a single day, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of North Carolina.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Greenville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterville Parkway | 23.5 mi | 30m |
| I 40 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 11 | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| NC 41 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| North Front Street | 9 mi | 12m |
| North Jackson Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Old Pink Hill Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Evans Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Winterville Parkway
— 23.5 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Burgaw, NC.
1
Start on South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Summit Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto East 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn left onto South Evans Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Evans Street
4
Turn slight right onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Boulevard Southwest
5
Turn slight left onto NC 11; NC 903
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NC 11; NC 903
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Winterville Parkway
7
Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55
23 ft
·
0 sec
·
NC 11; NC 55
8
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 11; NC 55
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Pink Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on NC 11
12 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 11
11
Continue on NC 11
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 11
12
Continue on NC 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kinston Boulevard
13
Turn left onto NC 241
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Front Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 41; NC 111
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Jackson Street
15
Continue on NC 41; NC 50
10 mi
·
14 min
·
NC 41; NC 50
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
17
Merge onto I 40
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
19
Turn left onto NC 53
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NC 53
20
Turn straight onto US 117 Business; NC 53
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Bridges Street
21
Turn left onto US 117 Business; NC 53
307 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Walker Street
22
Arrive at destination
US 117 Business; NC 53
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 6-minute drive, you'll want to start your day with enough time to reach Burgaw comfortably, especially since there are no specific recommended stops. The longest stretch without a break is 23.5 miles on Winterville Parkway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you depart Greenville. With a fuel cost around $14, this short trip offers flexibility; you can depart at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach I-40, as services can be more spaced out on the interstate.
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 Greenville, NC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burgaw, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Greenville, NC
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Greenville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Winterville Parkway for about 23.5 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 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 87.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 5th Street
At end of road, turn right onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Evans Street
Turn left onto South Evans Street
Navigation decision point
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NC 11; NC 55
Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
NC 41; NC 111 / North Jackson Street
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 41; NC 111 / North Jackson Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
87.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
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
Burgaw, NC
Night in Burgaw on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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
near mile 89.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 89.6-mile journey, with 68% of the drive on faster roads. While I-40 offers efficient travel, you'll also experience stretches on Winterville Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 23.5 miles. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between these road types, offering a mix of consistent highway speeds and potentially more varied conditions on the parkway. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic exploration.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Winterville Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Winterville Parkway and I 40. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 5th 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 12 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 0.2 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (NC 11; NC 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 2h 6m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Winterville Parkway. 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 0.2 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (NC 11; NC 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Burgaw, 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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