Elizabeth City to New Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance

93.3 miles 150.1 km · straight line
116.6 miles estimated 187.6 km · driving distance
2h 21min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
209° SSW bearing direction

How far is Elizabeth City from New Bern?

The distance from Elizabeth City to New Bern is 93.3 miles (150.1 km) as the crow flies. New Bern is located SSW of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 116.6 miles, taking about 2h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elizabeth City and New Bern. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Elizabeth City to New Bern

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 21min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 49min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 14min $14–$41* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elizabeth City & New Bern

Quick Facts

Elizabeth City
36.29°N, 76.25°W
America/New_York
1m elevation
New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 267 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients