Origin
Pikeville, NC
Afternoon in Pikeville on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pikeville, NC to Goldsboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pikeville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Goldsboro, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Pikeville to Goldsboro is 8 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Goldsboro Street/East Main Street/East Ash Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short, local drive that stays within North Carolina's Southeast region. It's a quick connection between two towns, perfect for a simple transfer or an errand run. You won't be covering a lot of ground, making it ideal if you're not looking for an extensive journey. Consider this route for its straightforward path and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro Street | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Ash Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goldsboro Street
— 7.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pikeville, NC and Goldsboro, NC.
1
Start on East Main Street
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 117
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Goldsboro Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn right onto US 70 Business; US 117 Business
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Ash Street
4
Arrive at destination
US 70 Business; US 117 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 117 / Goldsboro Street
Turn right onto US 117 / Goldsboro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 70 Business; US 117 Business / East Ash Street
Turn right onto US 70 Business; US 117 Business / East Ash Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Goldsboro, NC
Afternoon in Goldsboro on Saturday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles, primarily on Goldsboro Street. Expect to navigate through town on primarily local roads, with frequent turns and varying speed limits. The drive progresses by taking you directly from one town center to another, with the main roads changing as you transition. It's not an interstate cruise, but rather a series of connected city streets.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Goldsboro Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 117 / Goldsboro Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pikeville, NC to Goldsboro, NC is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 117 / Goldsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 70 Business; US 117 Business / East Ash Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Goldsboro Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 117 / Goldsboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (US 70 Business; US 117 Business / East Ash Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goldsboro, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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