How far is Beaufort, NC from Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Beaufort, NC to Greenville, NC is about 84 miles (135.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.03 mi
01h 42m
Flight
73.44 mi
118.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.44 mi
Kilometers
118.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.03 mi
Kilometers
135.24 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Beaufort
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaufort
2026-04-22T21:30
Arrive Greenville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaufort
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bridgeton
NC

Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

From Beaufort
42 mi
00h 51m
To Greenville
42.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Beaufort Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Wednesday
Using James City as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaufort and Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ann Street

    91 m · 12 sec · Ann Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Turner Street

    3254 ft · 2 min · Turner Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    38.7 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    3050 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Cotanche Street

    1412 ft · 31 sec · Cotanche Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Reade Circle

    152 m · 10 sec · Reade Circle

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaufort and Greenville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turner Street
44.4 mi · 53%
Cotanche Street
0.27 mi
South Summit Street
0.22 mi
East 5th Street
0.18 mi
Reade Circle
0.09 mi
Ann Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

38.7 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 51m from Beaufort
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaufort and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaufort to Greenville?

The road trip is about 84 miles (135.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Beaufort and 42.1 miles from Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaufort and Mostly Clear near Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bridgeton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bridgeton.

BUS

New Bern, NC

2 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

27 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Morehead City, NC

52 mi away
1001 Arendell Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

53 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaufort and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 73.44 mi (118.19 km).

Beaufort

#1 Beaufort

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,491
Coordinates34.7182200, -76.6638200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Ann Street (-76.663998, 34.718007)
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.96 gal
11.22 L · about $11.72
Round trip
$23.45
5.92 gal · 22.44 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.72 $23.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.11 $26.22
Premium $4.78 $14.14 $28.29
Diesel $5.62 $16.65 $33.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaufort and Greenville. The current time is 21:30:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.