Meads to New Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Meads from New Bern?

The distance from Meads to New Bern is 387.7 miles (624 km) as the crow flies. New Bern is located SE of Meads. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.3 miles, taking about 9h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Meads in Kentucky and New Bern in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Meads 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.