This straightforward 83.9-mile drive from Beaufort, NC to Greenville, NC can easily be completed in under 2 hours, making it an ideal day trip. With 98% of the journey on highways, you'll find it to be a quick and efficient connection between these two Southeast North Carolina towns. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, and with no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to make this trip on your own schedule. Consider this a practical route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42 miles from Beaufort, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 83.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 98% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll primarily be on US 70, NC 43, and US 17. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.7 miles on US 70, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficient travel, so anticipate smooth, open highway driving for the majority of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and NC 43. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Turner Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Turner Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (NC 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Turner Street
Turn right onto Turner Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|US 70
Turn left onto US 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
58.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|NC 43
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 43
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|NC 43
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 43
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
83.4 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|Reade Circle
Turn right onto Reade Circle
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 70
38.7 mi
55m
NC 43
25 mi
35m
US 17
16.1 mi
18m
US 17 Business
2.1 mi
3m
Turner Street
0.6 mi
1m
Cotanche Street
0.3 mi
<1m
South Summit Street
0.2 mi
<1m
East 5th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 38.7 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaufort, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on Ann Street
298 ft·12 sec·Ann Street
2
Turn right onto Turner Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Turner Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 70
39 mi·55 min·US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi·55 sec
5
Continue on US 17; NC 55
16 mi·18 min·US 17; NC 55
6
Take the exit onto US 17 Business; NC 43
2.1 mi·3 min·US 17 Business; NC 43
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 43
9.8 mi·13 min·NC 43
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 43
15 mi·22 min·NC 43
9
Continue on Cotanche Street
0.3 mi·30 sec·Cotanche Street
10
Turn right onto Reade Circle
499 ft·9 sec·Reade Circle
11
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East 5th Street
12
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·South Summit Street
13
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 1 hour and 57 minutes, this route offers plenty of flexibility for when you depart. You can easily tackle this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major road change is nearly 39 miles. Given the short distance and highway focus, planning specific rest stops isn't critical, but ensure you're fueled up before heading out from Beaufort to maximize your time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42 miles from Beaufort, NC, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beaufort, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaufort, NC
This is one driving day of about 83.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Beaufort, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 38.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.08 one way
$26.17 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$14.63
$29.26
premium
$4.78
$15.78
$31.56
diesel
$5.62
$18.58
$37.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.34
$3.36
EV Truck/SUV
33.6
0
$11.75
$5.37
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beaufort, NC
Evening
in Beaufort on Friday
Local time
5:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenville, NC
Evening
in Greenville on Friday
Local time
5:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaufort, NC to Greenville, NC covers 83.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 70, NC 43, US 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Beaufort, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Turner Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (US 70): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (NC 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Beaufort, NC to Greenville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
