How far is Emerald Isle, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Emerald Isle, NC to Greenville, NC is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Isle and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Isle and Greenville.
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Start on Emerald Drive
5.9 mi · 10 min · Emerald Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emerald Drive
25 m · 2 sec · Emerald Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Emerald Drive
20.8 mi · 31 min · Emerald Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Cotanche Street
1412 ft · 31 sec · Cotanche Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
152 m · 10 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerald Isle and Greenville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Emerald Drive
Exit the rotary onto Emerald Drive
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle to Greenville?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
River Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Emerald Isle and 43.8 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Emerald Isle and Mostly Clear near Greenville.
Stop Ideas Near River Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Isle and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 68.72 mi (110.59 km).
#1 Emerald Isle
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,676 |
| Coordinates | 34.6779400, -76.9507800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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