How far is Swansboro, NC from Greenville, NC?
The driving distance from Swansboro, NC to Greenville, NC is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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 33m.
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 Swansboro and Greenville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro and Greenville.
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Start on South Water Street
12 m · 7 sec · South Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
766 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Corbett Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Turn right onto Belgrade-Swansboro Road
13.4 mi · 24 min · Belgrade-Swansboro Road
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Continue on Belgrade-Swansboro Road
1937 ft · 47 sec · Belgrade-Swansboro Road
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Turn straight onto New Bern Highway
3276 ft · 1 min · New Bern Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
15.2 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Cotanche Street
1412 ft · 31 sec · Cotanche Street
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Turn right onto Reade Circle
152 m · 10 sec · Reade Circle
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
926 ft · 39 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
1161 ft · 51 sec · South Summit Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Summit Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansboro and Greenville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Swansboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Swansboro to Greenville?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 39.2 miles from Swansboro and 39.3 miles from Greenville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Swansboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenville.
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 Swansboro and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 65.42 mi (105.28 km).
#1 Swansboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,394 |
| Coordinates | 34.6876600, -77.1191200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Summit Street (-77.366482, 35.612715)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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