Origin
Kinston, NC
Morning in Kinston on Sunday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinston, 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
38m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinston, NC
Mark Stebnicki
City of Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between two Southeast hubs, the 28-mile trek from Kinston to Greenville is an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. You can easily complete the journey in about 35 minutes, making it a straightforward commute rather than a multi-day expedition. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route is budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops along the way. Navigating via local roads like Walls Street, West Blount Street, and North Queen Street keeps the trip simple and efficient. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this short transit offers the flexibility to head out and return on your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 16.3 mi | 20m |
| NC 11 | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| South Evans Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Greenville Boulevard Southwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Vernon Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Queen Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Walls Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Blount Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
— 16.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinston, NC and City of Greenville, NC.
1
Start on this road
102 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Walls Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
·
Walls Street
3
Turn right onto West Blount Street
264 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Blount Street
4
Turn left onto US 70 Business; US 258 Business; NC 58
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Queen Street
5
Turn right onto East Vernon Avenue
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Vernon Avenue
6
Turn left onto NC 11; NC 55
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 11
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 11
Toward NC 11 North: Winterville
8
Merge onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight left onto South Evans Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Evans Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Evans Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Walls Street
At end of road, turn right onto Walls Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Blount Street
Turn right onto West Blount Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70 Business; US 258 Business; NC 58 / North Queen Street
Turn left onto US 70 Business; US 258 Business; NC 58 / North Queen Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
SW 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
42 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
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, focusing entirely on local streets that guide you between these two North Carolina cities. Because the road is composed of local connections rather than high-speed thoroughfares, you will experience a constant, rhythmic pace. It is a practical, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct access over scenic cruising. You will find that the lack of highway stretches makes for a more focused, turn-oriented driving experience from start to finish.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Walls Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Walls Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (West Blount Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 70 Business; US 258 Business; NC 58 / North Queen Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 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: near the start (Walls Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (West Blount Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 70 Business; US 258 Business; NC 58 / North Queen Street): 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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