Goldsboro to Meads: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.1 miles 537.7 km · straight line
400.9 miles estimated 645.2 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Goldsboro from Meads?

The distance from Goldsboro to Meads is 334.1 miles (537.7 km) as the crow flies. Meads is located NW of Goldsboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.9 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Goldsboro in North Carolina and Meads in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Goldsboro and Meads. 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 Goldsboro to Meads

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Goldsboro & Meads

Quick Facts

Goldsboro
35.38°N, 77.99°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
Meads
38.41°N, 82.71°W
America/New_York
185m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients