Origin
Jacksonville, NC
Morning in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, NC to City of 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
1h 41m
Distance
70.8 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, NC
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City of Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Trip Overview
This 70.8-mile drive from Jacksonville, NC to the City of Greenville, NC is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a smaller portion on highways, giving it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11. Since there are no recommended stops, you can easily complete this route in a single day, offering flexibility in your timing. Both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region of North Carolina, so you'll remain within a familiar geographic area throughout the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.4 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kinston Highway | 22.6 mi | 31m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 17 mi | 22m |
| Richlands Highway | 11.9 mi | 17m |
| NC 11 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Koonce Fork Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Old Pink Hill Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Goodman Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Evans Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Kinston Highway
— 22.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and City of Greenville, NC.
1
Start on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Boulevard
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 258; NC 24 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Richlands Highway
3
Continue on US 258; NC 24
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Richlands Highway
4
Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Koonce Fork Road
5
Turn right
75 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn left onto US 258
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Kinston Highway
7
Turn left onto Central Avenue
347 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Avenue
8
Turn right onto Goodman Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goodman Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NC 11; NC 55
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Pink Hill Road
10
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55
200 ft
·
2 sec
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
12
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
13
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 11
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 11
Toward NC 11 North: Winterville
14
Merge onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto South Evans Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Evans Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Evans Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over 1.5 hours and no designated stops, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after morning traffic has cleared. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $11, and refueling options may be more spread out on local roads compared to interstates. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to posted speed limits as you move through various towns and residential areas, as they can change frequently on these types of local roads.
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 35.4 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 51m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jacksonville, NC
This is one driving day of about 70.8 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Jacksonville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Kinston Highway for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Jacksonville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 258 / Kinston Highway
Turn left onto US 258 / Kinston Highway
Navigation decision point
5
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
$11.07 one way
$22.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.11 | $24.21 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.10 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.63 | $31.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
City of Greenville, NC
Morning in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
8:34 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
16 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
1h 41m 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?
Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than long stretches of open highway. With only 12% of the route on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on roads like Kinston Highway, Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and Richlands Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 22.6 miles on Kinston Highway. This profile suggests a more engaged driving experience, with constant adjustments needed as you transition between different local routes.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Kinston Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway.
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 70.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.1 miles (US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (US 258 / Kinston Highway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 70.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Kinston Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (US 258 / Kinston Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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