Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
113.3 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
The drive from Greenville, NC to Bayshore, NC covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 5th Street, South Evans Street, Greenville Boulevard Southwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.6 miles from Greenville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 34m drive with frequent turns across 113.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Evans Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greenville Boulevard Southwest | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winterville Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Pink Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NC and Bayshore, NC.
Start on South Summit Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street
Turn left onto South Evans Street
Turn slight right onto Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Turn slight left onto South Memorial Drive
Continue on Winterville Parkway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Continue on Old Pink Hill Road
Continue on State Highway 11
Continue on NC 11
Continue on North Kinston Boulevard
Turn left onto North Front Street
Keep slight left to continue on North Jackson Street
Continue straight
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on US 17 North: Topsail Island, New Bern
Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Business South: Wilmington
Continue straight
Turn slight left onto Marsh Oaks Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bayshore, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greenville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 113.3 miles and 2h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.6 mi from Greenville, NC · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.6 miles from Greenville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bayshore, 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 Bayshore, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$17.67 one way
$35.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.76 | $39.51 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.31 | $42.63 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $25.09 | $50.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bayshore on Saturday
Local time
11:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Goldsboro, NC
57 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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