Origin
New Bern, NC
Night in New Bern on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bern, 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 4m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 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 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between New Bern and Greenville, you can expect a straightforward 46.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. This trip stays entirely within North Carolina, moving you through the Southeast region efficiently. Because of the manageable distance, it works perfectly as a simple day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting roughly $7 for fuel will cover your expenses for the drive. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects these two cities without unnecessary complexity, making it an ideal choice for travelers who value speed and reliability over a lengthy road trip experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 43 | 25 mi | 35m |
| US 17 | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| US 17 Business | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Pollock Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Alfred Cunningham Bridge | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cotanche Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Summit Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NC 43
— 25 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bern, NC and 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
15 mi
·
22 min
·
NC 43
14
Continue on Cotanche Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Cotanche Street
15
Turn right onto Reade Circle
499 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reade Circle
16
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 5th Street
17
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Summit Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Summit 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 23.2 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
$7.26 one way
$14.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.93 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 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 | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
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
Greenville, NC
Night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
SW 8 mph
5% 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
13 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 4m 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 highway-focused experience, as 94% of this route consists of high-speed transit along NC 43, US 17, and US 17 Business. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on the road, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 25 miles on NC 43. The character of the drive is consistent and functional, designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss. While you won't encounter significant technical challenges, the transition between these major roadways keeps the drive feeling purposeful. It is a predictable path that favors efficiency, allowing you to maintain a steady pace for the duration of your hour-long transit.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 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 46.4 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
72 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
90 ft
Total Descent
42 ft
Highest Point
72 ft
~43.1 mi in
Elevation Range
72 ft
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 4m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25 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: 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 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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