How far is Kinston, NC from New Bern, NC?
The driving distance from Kinston, NC to New Bern, NC is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement 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 Kinston and New Bern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinston and New Bern.
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Start on the route
31 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Walls Street
51 m · 13 sec · Walls Street
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Turn left onto West North Street
81 m · 16 sec · West North Street
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Turn right onto North Queen Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · North Queen Street
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Turn sharp left onto East New Bern Road
32.4 mi · 36 min · East New Bern Road
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Take the exit slight right
1637 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1445 ft · 33 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1214 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Queen Street
991 ft · 31 sec · Queen Street
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Turn slight right onto Pollock Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Pollock Street
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Turn left onto Metcalf Street
149 m · 22 sec · Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
121 m · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kinston and New Bern.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East New Bern Road
Turn sharp left onto East New Bern Road
32.4 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Kinston and Sunny near New Bern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kinston to New Bern?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Kinston and 17.8 miles from New Bern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kinston and Sunny near New Bern.
Stop Ideas Near Cove City
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 Cove City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kinston and New Bern. Straight-line distance: 32.17 mi (51.77 km).
#1 Kinston
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 19,849 |
| Coordinates | 35.2626600, -77.5816400 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Bern
City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 29,940 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084900, -77.0441100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Bern (-77.04411, 35.10849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $3.75 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
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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