Origin
Saint James, NC
Morning in Saint James on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint James, NC to Greenville, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
146.3 mi
235 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint James, NC
Jo Kassis
Greenville, NC
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Saint James to Greenville covers 157.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes of driving time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should budget for a full day of travel if you plan to make any stops along the way. Expect to spend approximately $25 in fuel for the trip, which remains entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina. Given the manageable duration, this route works perfectly as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate through local roads like St James Drive Southeast, Members Club Boulevard, and Wingfoot Drive to complete the journey. It is a practical route for those who prefer navigating inland local roads over the monotony of major highways.
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
73.1 miles from Saint James, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate trek, as this route features zero highway miles. Instead, your time behind the wheel will be defined by a turn-heavy local road profile that demands your full attention. The road character is consistent, favoring smaller, more technical roads over straight-line speed. Because the entire 157.8-mile distance is comprised of local connectors, you will not encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Instead, the drive requires constant navigation and gear adjustments as you transition between local roads like Wingfoot Drive. Prepare for a slower-paced, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape from start to finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 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 30.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 146.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.3 miles (US 17 / Ocean Highway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (I 140): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.6 mi into trip
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~10m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.3 mi into trip
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~25m in
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US 17 / Ocean Highway East
Turn right onto US 17 / Ocean Highway East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
20.3 mi into trip
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~36m in
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I 140
Take the exit onto I 140 toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New...
5
39.9 mi into trip
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~58m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
6
40.2 mi into trip
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~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saint James, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Jacksonville, New Bern, Wilmington, Raleigh and Beulaville.
Jacksonville
20.3 mi in
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~36m
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via I 140
New Bern
20.3 mi in
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~36m
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via I 140
Wilmington
39.9 mi in
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~58m
Raleigh
40.2 mi in
|
~58m
Beulaville
72 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jordan Highway | 30.9 mi | 33m |
| NC 11 | 20.5 mi | 28m |
| I 140 | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| NC 41 | 17.7 mi | 25m |
| Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 17 mi | 22m |
| NC 241 | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| Ocean Highway East | 8 mi | 10m |
| Midway Road Southeast | 6.5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Michael Jordan Highway
— 30.9 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint James, NC and Greenville, NC.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto St James Drive Southeast
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
St James Drive Southeast
3
Turn left onto Members Club Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Members Club Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Wingfoot Drive
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wingfoot Drive
5
Turn left onto Fairway Village Drive
221 ft
·
14 sec
·
Fairway Village Drive
6
Turn straight onto Wingfoot Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Wingfoot Drive
7
Turn right onto Ellington Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Ellington Place
8
At end of road, turn right onto Parkridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkridge Drive
9
Enter roundabout
243 ft
·
10 sec
10
Continue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
11
Turn right onto NC 906
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Middleton Street
12
Continue on NC 906
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Midway Road Southeast
13
Turn right onto US 17 Business; NC 906
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Ocean Highway
14
Continue on US 17 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on US 17 Business
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Ocean Highway
16
Turn right onto US 17
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Ocean Highway East
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit onto I 140
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 140
Exit 39
Toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 West: Benson, Raleigh
20
Merge onto I 40
31 mi
·
33 min
·
Michael Jordan Highway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward NC 41: Wallace, Beulaville
22
Turn right onto NC 41
18 mi
·
25 min
·
NC 41
23
Continue on NC 241
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 241
24
Turn right onto NC 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kinston Boulevard
25
Continue on NC 11
12 mi
·
17 min
·
NC 11
26
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Pink Hill Road
27
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East King Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Enter roundabout onto NC 11; NC 55
200 ft
·
2 sec
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
29
Continue on NC 11; NC 55
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
30
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 11
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 11
Toward NC 11 North: Winterville
31
Merge onto US 264 Alternate; NC 43
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Greenville Boulevard Southwest
Use the right lane.
32
Turn slight left onto South Evans Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Evans Street
33
Turn right onto Reade Circle
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Reade Circle
34
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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East 5th Street
35
Turn left onto South Summit Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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South Summit Street
36
Arrive at destination
South Summit Street
Trip Plan
Since this route involves a 2-hour and 50-minute commitment on local roads, planning your departure is key to avoiding fatigue. Aim to leave early in the day to take advantage of the daylight, as the turn-heavy nature of the roads can be more taxing after dark. You have the flexibility to schedule one planned stop during the trip to break up the drive, which is highly recommended given the lack of high-speed highway stretches. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels before heading out, as the $25 estimate accounts for the specific demands of local road driving. A helpful tip for this trip is to use a reliable GPS navigation app to manage the frequent turns on local streets, ensuring you stay on track through the various intersections you will encounter.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.1 miles from Saint James, NC, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.1 miles or 1h 35m 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 43m
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 Saint James, 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 Saint James, NC
This is one driving day of about 146.3 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint James, 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 30.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.1 mi from Saint James, NC · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Saint James, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.88 one way
$45.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.01 | $50.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.80 | $5.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.48 | $9.36 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Greenville, NC
Morning in Greenville on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 21m 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 Saint James, NC to Greenville, NC covers 146.3 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Michael Jordan Highway, NC 11, I 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.1 miles from Saint James, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 146.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.3 miles (US 17 / Ocean Highway East): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (I 140): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Saint James, NC and Greenville, NC, road signs point toward Jacksonville, New Bern, Wilmington, Raleigh and Beulaville.
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