How far is Morehead City, NC from City of Greenville, NC?

The driving distance from Morehead City, NC to City of Greenville, NC is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
77.61 mi
01h 34m
Flight
70.62 mi
113.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.62 mi
Kilometers
113.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.61 mi
Kilometers
124.9 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Return by in Morehead City
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morehead City
2026-10-15T14:29
Arrive City of Greenville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morehead City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bridgeton
NC

Town in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

From Morehead City
39.3 mi
00h 47m
To City of Greenville
38.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Morehead City Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
90ยฐF
Thursday
Using Washington as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89ยฐF
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morehead City and City of Greenville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morehead City and City of Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    75 m ยท 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 18th Street

    38 m ยท 6 sec ยท North 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arendell Street

    34.8 mi ยท 48 min ยท Arendell Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    3050 ft ยท 55 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi ยท 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    2.1 mi ยท 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    9.8 mi ยท 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.2 mi ยท 17 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Firetower Road

    1666 ft ยท 36 sec ยท East Firetower Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Arlington Boulevard

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท East Arlington Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Evans Street

    1860 ft ยท 35 sec ยท South Evans Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Evans Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morehead City and City of Greenville.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arendell Street
75.6 mi ยท 97%
East Arlington Boulevard
2.19 mi ยท 3%
South Evans Street
0.35 mi
East Firetower Road
0.32 mi
North 18th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Arendell Street

Turn right onto Arendell Street

34.8 mi ยท 00h 48m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 47m from Morehead City
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morehead City and Sunny near City of Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morehead City to City of Greenville?

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 39.3 miles from Morehead City and 38.3 miles from City of Greenville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morehead City and Sunny near City of Greenville.

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 Morehead City and City of Greenville. Straight-line distance: 70.62 mi (113.65 km).

Morehead City

#1 Morehead City

City in North Carolina, United States

Population9,669
Coordinates34.7229400, -76.7260400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
City of Greenville

#2 City of Greenville

The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.

Population84,554
Coordinates35.5958600, -77.3764000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridges Street (-76.725995, 34.72332)
End: South Evans Street (-77.376935, 35.595954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L ยท about $10.29
Round trip
$20.57
5.48 gal ยท 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $10.29 $20.57
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.59 $23.18
Premium $4.63 $12.67 $25.35
Diesel $5.72 $15.67 $31.34

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morehead City and City of Greenville. The current time is 14:29:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.