How far is City of Greenville, NC from Morehead City, NC?

The driving distance from City of Greenville, NC to Morehead City, NC is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.82 mi
01h 48m
Flight
70.62 mi
113.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.62 mi
Kilometers
113.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.82 mi
Kilometers
126.85 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morehead City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Greenville
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Morehead City
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Greenville
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 City of Greenville
39.4 mi
00h 54m
To Morehead City
39.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
Morehead City Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
90°F
Thursday
Using Washington as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Greenville and Morehead City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville and Morehead City.

  1. 1

    Start on South Evans Street

    1860 ft · 42 sec · South Evans Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Arlington Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Arlington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Firetower Road

    1666 ft · 36 sec · East Firetower Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Charles Boulevard

    24 mi · 33 min · South Charles Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Main Street

    108 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.8 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    57 m · 8 sec · North 18th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    75 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Greenville and Morehead City.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
36.1 mi · 46%
South Charles Boulevard
24 mi · 30%
East Arlington Boulevard
2.19 mi · 3%
South Evans Street
0.35 mi
East Firetower Road
0.32 mi
North 18th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

34.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 54m from City of Greenville
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Greenville and Sunny near Morehead City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Greenville to Morehead City?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 39.4 miles from City of Greenville and 39.4 miles from Morehead City.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.44 one way or $20.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Greenville and Sunny near Morehead City.

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 City of Greenville and Morehead City. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 km).

City of Greenville

#1 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Morehead City

#2 Morehead City

City in North Carolina, United States

Population9,669
Coordinates34.7229400, -76.7260400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Greenville (-77.3764, 35.59586)
End: Morehead City (-76.72604, 34.72294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.44
Round trip
$20.87
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $10.44 $20.87
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.76 $23.52
Premium $4.63 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $5.72 $15.90 $31.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Greenville and Morehead City. The current time is 18:30:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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