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Trip from Greenville, NC to Burgaw, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

89.6 mi

144 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, NC

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town in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America

Burgaw, NC

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Trip Overview

This 89.6-mile drive from Greenville, NC to Burgaw, NC is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 6 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes Winterville Parkway and I-40, with a significant portion on highways. Given its manageable distance and duration, this journey is perfect for a single day, allowing you to arrive at your destination without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of North Carolina.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.8 miles from Greenville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 89.6-mile journey, with 68% of the drive on faster roads. While I-40 offers efficient travel, you'll also experience stretches on Winterville Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 23.5 miles. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between these road types, offering a mix of consistent highway speeds and potentially more varied conditions on the parkway. This route is designed for steady progress rather than winding scenic exploration.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Winterville Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Winterville Parkway and I 40. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 5th Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 89.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (NC 11; NC 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 5th Street

At end of road, turn right onto East 5th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Evans Street

Turn left onto South Evans Street

Navigation decision point

4
29.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | NC 11; NC 55

Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | NC 41; NC 111 / North Jackson Street

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 41; NC 111 / North Jackson Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
87.3 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in

Take the exit toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Winterville Parkway 23.5 mi 30m
I 40 12.7 mi 13m
State Highway 11 11.5 mi 15m
NC 41 10.1 mi 14m
North Front Street 9 mi 12m
North Jackson Street 7.8 mi 11m
Old Pink Hill Road 4.5 mi 7m
South Evans Street 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Winterville Parkway — 23.5 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Burgaw, NC.

1

Start on South Summit Street

0.2 mi · 53 sec · South Summit Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto East 5th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East 5th Street
3

Turn left onto South Evans Street

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Evans Street
4

Turn slight right onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43

1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenville Boulevard Southwest
5

Turn slight left onto NC 11; NC 903

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Memorial Drive
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on NC 11; NC 903

24 mi · 30 min · Winterville Parkway
7

Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55

23 ft · 0 sec · NC 11; NC 55
8

Continue on NC 11; NC 55

0.5 mi · 1 min · NC 11; NC 55
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on NC 11; NC 55

4.5 mi · 7 min · Old Pink Hill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on NC 11

12 mi · 15 min · State Highway 11
11

Continue on NC 11

0.8 mi · 1 min · NC 11
12

Continue on NC 11

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Kinston Boulevard
13

Turn left onto NC 241

9.0 mi · 12 min · North Front Street
14

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 41; NC 111

7.8 mi · 11 min · North Jackson Street
15

Continue on NC 41; NC 50

10 mi · 14 min · NC 41; NC 50
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
17

Merge onto I 40

13 mi · 13 min · I 40
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
19

Turn left onto NC 53

1.8 mi · 2 min · NC 53
20

Turn straight onto US 117 Business; NC 53

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East Bridges Street
21

Turn left onto US 117 Business; NC 53

307 ft · 7 sec · North Walker Street
22

Arrive at destination

US 117 Business; NC 53

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 6-minute drive, you'll want to start your day with enough time to reach Burgaw comfortably, especially since there are no specific recommended stops. The longest stretch without a break is 23.5 miles on Winterville Parkway, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you depart Greenville. With a fuel cost around $14, this short trip offers flexibility; you can depart at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach I-40, as services can be more spaced out on the interstate.

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 44.8 miles from Greenville, NC, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 20 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burgaw, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greenville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenville, NC

This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Greenville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Winterville Parkway for about 23.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.8 mi from Greenville, NC · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Beulaville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beulaville, NC

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Kinston, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beulaville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Greenville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Burgaw, NC

The final approach into Burgaw, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Burgaw, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Moores Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 89.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.01 one way

$28.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.32 $30.64
premium $4.70 $16.58 $33.17
diesel $5.61 $19.78 $39.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.9 0 $9.41 $4.30
Efficient EV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.58
EV Truck/SUV 35.8 0 $12.54 $5.73

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Greenville, NC

Morning in Greenville on Thursday

Local time

11:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burgaw, NC

Morning in Burgaw on Thursday

Local time

11:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 6m 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 Greenville, NC to Burgaw, NC covers 89.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winterville Parkway, I 40, State Highway 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Greenville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.01 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 89.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Evans Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles (NC 11; NC 55): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Greenville, NC to Burgaw, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.

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