How far is Greenville, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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 and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Jacksonville.
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Start on South Summit Street
1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street
1194 ft · 50 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Cotanche Street
1956 ft · 47 sec · Cotanche Street
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Continue on Charles Boulevard
4.6 mi · 8 min · Charles Boulevard
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Continue straight
22.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Main Street
108 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left
49 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Weyerhaeuser Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Weyerhaeuser Road
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Continue on Washington Post Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
30.2 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1930 ft · 41 sec · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on North Marine Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 17 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
30.2 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Greenville and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
New Bern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Greenville and 38.3 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Greenville and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near New Bern
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 New Bern.
New Bern, NC
Havelock, NC
Kinston, NC
Morehead City, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 59.43 mi (95.65 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
| Population | 76,284 |
| Coordinates | 34.7540500, -77.4302400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.69 | $21.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
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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