This 116.9-mile journey from Masonboro, NC to Greenville, NC is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along Michael Jordan Highway, NC 11, and NC 41, with about 40% of the drive on highways. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $19. The drive offers a mixed experience, connecting two locations 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.4 miles from Masonboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 116.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 40% of the mileage on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34.8 miles on Michael Jordan Highway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition to NC 11 and NC 41, the character of the drive may shift, potentially offering a more varied road experience beyond the initial highway segments. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Michael Jordan Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
122 ft22 ft
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
116 ft
Highest Point
122 ft
~66.8 mi in
Elevation Range
99 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Masonboro Sound Road.
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 116.9 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: near the start (Masonboro Sound Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Pine Grove Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Masonboro Sound Road
Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
Navigation decision point
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0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|Pine Grove Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
42.5 mi into trip|~52m in
Take the exit toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
5
104.7 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|NC 11
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 11 toward NC 11 North: Winterville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NC 11 North: Winterville
5
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|US 264 Alternate; NC 43 / Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Masonboro, NC to Greenville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Beulaville along the way.
Beulaville
42.5 mi in|~52m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Michael Jordan Highway
34.8 mi
37m
NC 11
20.5 mi
28m
NC 41
17.7 mi
25m
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi
22m
NC 241
9.1 mi
12m
Old Pink Hill Road
4.5 mi
7m
South College Road
4.3 mi
7m
Pine Grove Drive
2.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Michael Jordan Highway
— 34.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro, NC and Greenville, NC.
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Start on this road
35 ft·8 sec·this road
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Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
0.9 mi·2 min·Masonboro Sound Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
2.4 mi·5 min·Pine Grove Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on Peachtree Avenue
0.1 mi·18 sec·Peachtree Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 117; NC 132
4.3 mi·7 min·South College Road
6
Continue on I 40; US 117; NC 132
35 mi·37 min·Michael Jordan Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
8
Turn right onto NC 41
18 mi·25 min·NC 41
9
Continue on NC 241
9.1 mi·12 min·NC 241
10
Turn right onto NC 11
0.7 mi·1 min·North Kinston Boulevard
11
Continue on NC 11
12 mi·17 min·NC 11
12
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
4.5 mi·7 min·Old Pink Hill Road
13
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
0.5 mi·1 min·East King Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55
200 ft·2 sec·Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
15
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
17 mi·22 min·Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 11
8.2 mi·11 min·NC 11
Toward NC 11 North: Winterville
17
Merge onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43
1.1 mi·2 min·Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Use the right lane.
18
Turn slight left onto South Evans Street
2.2 mi·4 min·South Evans Street
19
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.2 mi·23 sec·Reade Circle
20
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·East 5th Street
21
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi·51 sec·South Summit Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
With a total travel time under three hours, this drive offers flexibility. Leaving in the morning allows ample time to reach Greenville and still have most of your day ahead. While only one official stop is suggested, breaking up the 34.8-mile stretch on Michael Jordan Highway could be beneficial for a stretch or a quick refreshment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the longer highway sections, and remember the estimated fuel cost is around $19 for the entire trip. Enjoy the straightforward connection between these North Carolina towns.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.4 miles from Masonboro, NC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 15m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Masonboro, 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 Masonboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 116.9 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Masonboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Michael Jordan Highway for about 34.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Masonboro, NC
· 1h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Masonboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenville, NC
The final approach into Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 20.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.28 one way
$36.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$19.99
$39.98
premium
$4.70
$21.64
$43.27
diesel
$5.61
$25.81
$51.62
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: 40.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.1
0
$12.27
$5.61
Efficient EV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
EV Truck/SUV
46.8
0
$16.37
$7.48
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Masonboro, NC
Night
in Masonboro on Friday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenville, NC
Night
in Greenville on Friday
Local time
9:21 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 40m 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 Masonboro, NC to Greenville, NC covers 116.9 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Michael Jordan Highway, NC 11, NC 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.4 miles from Masonboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.28 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 116.9 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: near the start (Masonboro Sound Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Pine Grove Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Masonboro, NC to Greenville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Beulaville along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 22 ft to 122 ft elevation with about 149 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.
