Origin
New Bern, NC
Late night in New Bern on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bern, 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 2m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bern, NC
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City of Greenville, NC
Alex Borelli
Trip Overview
Traveling from New Bern to Greenville is a straightforward 45.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Since the entire trip stays within the Southeast region of North Carolina, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $7 on fuel, making this a very budget-friendly trip between these two cities. You will primarily utilize NC 43 and US 17 to navigate the distance. Because of the quick duration, this route is ideal for a flexible day trip where you can maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 43 | 22 mi | 30m |
| US 17 | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| East Arlington Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 17 Business | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pollock Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Alfred Cunningham Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Evans Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Firetower Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 43
— 22 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bern, NC and City of Greenville, NC.
1
Start on Broad Street
67 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn left onto George Street
506 ft
·
29 sec
·
George Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pollock Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pollock Street
4
Turn right onto East Front Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Front Street
5
Continue on Alfred Cunningham Bridge
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Alfred Cunningham Bridge
6
Take the ramp
269 ft
·
6 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto US 17; NC 55
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 17; NC 55
10
Continue on US 17; NC 55
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 17; NC 55
Exit 417B
11
Take the exit onto US 17 Business; NC 43
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 17 Business; NC 43
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 43
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 43
13
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 43
12 mi
·
17 min
·
NC 43
14
Turn left onto East Firetower Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Firetower Road
15
Turn right onto East Arlington Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Arlington Boulevard
16
Turn right onto South Evans Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Evans Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Evans Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from New Bern, 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 and 1.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
George Street
Turn left onto George Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pollock Street
At end of road, turn left onto Pollock Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Front Street
Turn right onto East Front Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.12 one way
$14.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 to 13 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
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
11 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
1h 2m 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?
This highway-focused drive keeps you on the move, with 89% of the route consisting of highway stretches. You will experience a consistent pace behind the wheel, headlined by a 22-mile uninterrupted stretch along NC 43. The transition from the rural Southeast landscape into the urban environment of Greenville happens steadily as you move onto East Arlington Boulevard. While the road is designed for efficiency rather than technical curves, the high highway percentage ensures you maintain a steady speed throughout the hour-long commute. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on NC 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 43 and US 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near George Street.
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 45.5 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: near the start (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pollock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (East Front Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
73 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
63 ft
Highest Point
73 ft
~42.2 mi in
Elevation Range
73 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 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 City of 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: near the start (George Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pollock Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (East Front 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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