How far is Greenville, NC from Sunset Beach, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Sunset Beach, NC is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Sunset Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Sunset Beach.
-
1
Start on South Summit Street
1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street
1500 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
-
3
Turn left onto South Evans Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Evans Street
-
4
Turn slight right onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest
-
5
Turn slight left onto South Memorial Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
-
6
Continue on Winterville Parkway
23.5 mi · 31 min · Winterville Parkway
-
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
-
8
Exit the roundabout
2453 ft · 1 min
-
9
Continue on Old Pink Hill Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Pink Hill Road
-
10
Continue on State Highway 11
11.5 mi · 16 min · State Highway 11
-
11
Continue on NC 11
1.3 km · 1 min · NC 11
-
12
Continue on North Kinston Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · North Kinston Boulevard
-
13
Turn left onto North Front Street
9 mi · 13 min · North Front Street
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on North Jackson Street
7.8 mi · 11 min · North Jackson Street
-
15
Continue straight
10.1 mi · 14 min
-
16
Take the ramp left
1516 ft · 37 sec
-
17
Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 33 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 25 sec
-
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 140 West, US 17 South: Shallote, Myrtle Beach
1.3 km · 2 min
-
20
Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
18.7 mi · 20 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach
2005 ft · 49 sec
-
22
Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
32 mi · 41 min · Ocean Highway East
-
23
Turn left onto Seaside Road Southwest
3.6 mi · 6 min · Seaside Road Southwest
-
24
Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard North
1.7 mi · 3 min · Sunset Boulevard North
-
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Boulevard South
9 m · 1 sec · Sunset Boulevard South
-
26
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Boulevard South
1901 ft · 46 sec · Sunset Boulevard South
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Boulevard South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Sunset Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ocean Highway East
Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
32 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Sunset Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Sunset Beach?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Watha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Greenville and 81.5 miles from Sunset Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenville and Mostly Sunny near Sunset Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Watha
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 Watha.
Wilmington, NC
Jacksonville, NC
Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Sunset Beach. Straight-line distance: 136.2 mi (219.2 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 Sunset Beach
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,172 |
| Coordinates | 33.8807300, -78.5122300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset Beach (-78.51223, 33.88073)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.47 | $50.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.34 | $64.68 |
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 · Jun 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.