New Bern to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New Bern from Petersburg?

The distance from New Bern to Petersburg is 147.8 miles (237.8 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located N of New Bern. By car, the driving distance is approximately 184.7 miles, taking about 3h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 48min. Both are located in United States — New Bern in North Carolina and Petersburg in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 New Bern and Petersburg. 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.