How far is Greenville, NC from Beaufort, NC?

The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Beaufort, NC is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
84.3 mi
01h 59m
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
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaufort
Sun, Apr 12, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Greenville
Sun, Apr 12, 1:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenville
2026-04-12T09:39
Arrive Beaufort
Sun, Apr 12, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Greenville
42.2 mi
00h 59m
To Beaufort
42.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Summit Street

    1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street

    1194 ft · 50 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cotanche Street

    1956 ft · 47 sec · Cotanche Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Charles Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Charles Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.4 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward Main Street

    108 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Arendell Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Arendell Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grayden Paul Bridge

    2360 ft · 56 sec · Grayden Paul Bridge

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Turner Street

    3245 ft · 2 min · Turner Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ann Street

    91 m · 10 sec · Ann Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ann Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
37.2 mi · 44%
Charles Boulevard
27 mi · 32%
Arendell Street
2.31 mi · 3%
Turner Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Grayden Paul Bridge
0.45 mi · 1%
Cotanche Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

36 mi · 00h 51m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
73.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 59m from Greenville
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenville and Sunny near Beaufort.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 42.2 miles from Greenville and 42.1 miles from Beaufort.

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 10.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Greenville and Beaufort. Straight-line distance: 73.44 mi (118.19 km).

Greenville

#1 Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population94,779
Coordinates35.6126600, -77.3663500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Beaufort

#2 Beaufort

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

Population4,491
Coordinates34.7182200, -76.6638200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenville (-77.36635, 35.61266)
End: Beaufort (-76.66382, 34.71822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 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 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.26 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.53
5.94 gal · 22.52 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.76 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.78 $14.19 $28.38
Diesel $5.62 $16.70 $33.41

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenville and Beaufort. The current time is 09:39:02.

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.