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Trip from Jacksonville, 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

1h 43m

Distance

75.9 mi

122 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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 Onslow County, North Carolina, United States

Jacksonville, NC

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city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 75.9-mile drive from Jacksonville, NC to Greenville, NC should take you about 1 hour and 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on NC 43 and US 17, with a highway share of 56%, so expect a mix of driving experiences. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this is an economical journey. Since both locations are within the Southeast region of North Carolina, you won't be crossing major regional boundaries. This straightforward route is ideal for a quick getaway or an easy relocation.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Jacksonville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 43 35.8 mi 50m
New Bern Highway 28.6 mi 34m
US 17 4.5 mi 5m
Marine Boulevard 2.9 mi 4m
US 17 Business 2.1 mi 3m
North Marine Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Cotanche Street 0.3 mi <1m
South Summit Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NC 43 — 35.8 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business

2.9 mi · 4 min · Marine Boulevard
2

Keep slight right at fork onto US 17

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Marine Boulevard
3

Continue on US 17

29 mi · 34 min · New Bern Highway
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the exit onto US 17

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 17
Exit 141A Toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto NC 43

11 mi · 14 min · NC 43
7

Turn left onto US 17; NC 43

3.4 mi · 3 min · US 17; NC 43
8

Take the exit onto US 17 Business; NC 43

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 17 Business; NC 43
9

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 43

9.8 mi · 13 min · NC 43
10

Keep slight right at fork onto NC 43

15 mi · 22 min · NC 43
11

Continue on Cotanche Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Cotanche Street
12

Turn right onto Reade Circle

499 ft · 9 sec · Reade Circle
13

Turn right onto East 5th Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · East 5th Street
14

Turn left onto South Summit Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · South Summit Street
15

Arrive at destination

South Summit Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving in the morning will get you to Greenville with plenty of daylight for any plans you might have. The longest stretch without a significant change is 35.8 miles on NC 43, so plan your personal stops before or after this segment if you prefer. With a fuel cost of around $12, filling up before you leave Jacksonville is a practical step to ensure a smooth journey without needing to worry about finding a station mid-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 37.9 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.8 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 49m 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 Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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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 75.9 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Jacksonville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 43 for about 35.8 miles.

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

38 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.

Popular next leg

New Bern, NC to Greenville, NC

46.4 mi · 1h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Pollocksville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Trent Woods, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 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.

Nearby Places

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.9

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 75.9

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.9

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Hyundai Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 75.9

Greenville, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 5.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Town Common

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.9

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12523294567

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 59.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 17 / North Marine Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 / North Marine Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
32.4 mi into trip | ~41m in | US 17

Take the exit onto US 17 toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 141A Toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Moreh...
5
33.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
4
50.1 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | NC 43

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 43

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | NC 43

Keep slight right at fork onto NC 43

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.87 one way

$23.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $12.98 $25.96
premium $4.70 $14.05 $28.09
diesel $5.61 $16.76 $33.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.64 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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

Jacksonville, NC

Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenville, NC

Late night in Greenville on Sunday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

SW 8 to 12 mph 0% chance 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

7 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 43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Your drive will be a mixed bag, featuring 56% highway driving that allows for good progress, interspersed with other road types. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 35.8 miles on NC 43, which is the longest continuous segment of the trip. This means you'll have ample time on a single road before transitioning. The overall feel is likely to be a blend of efficient travel on main arteries and potentially more local roads as you navigate between them, offering a varied driving experience.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on NC 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near US 17 / North Marine Boulevard.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 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 2.9 miles (US 17 / North Marine Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.4 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Jacksonville, NC to Greenville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Morehead City along the way.

Morehead City

32.4 mi in | ~41m | via US 17

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 1h 43m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.8 miles on NC 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greenville, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 2.9 miles (US 17 / North Marine Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 32.4 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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