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Kinston North Carolina Map

Explore Kinston, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Kinston, North Carolina

How to Use This Kinston, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Kinston, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Kinston.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Kinston
State	North Carolina (NC)
County	Lenoir County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	35.275099
Longitude	-77.593368
Population	19,900
Density	416.9 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	28501, 28502, 28503, 28504
Area Code	910
County Seat	Kinston
School District	Lenoir County Schools

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About Kinston, North Carolina

Kinston is a locality in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 19,900. The population density is 416.9 people per km². Kinston is located at 35.2751°N, 77.5934°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Kinston is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 28501, 28502, 28503.

Kinston anchors a broad, fertile stretch of the coastal plain where the atmosphere grows heavy and sweet with the scent of damp earth during the humid summer months. It lies 21.0 miles south-southwest of Winterville, NC (from Winterville, NC: bearing 209°T), and is situated 17.3 miles south-southwest of Ayden. The landscape surrounding Kinston remains defined by the steady, dark flow of the Neuse River, which carves a deliberate path through the low-lying terrain. Beyond the riverbanks, the ground transitions into vast, productive fields that catch the golden, slanting light of late afternoon. For those seeking quiet water, Kellys Pond offers a still mirror for the sky just three miles away. Kinston maintains a grounded presence here, anchored by the expansive green space of the City of Kinston - Pearson Park that provides a central gathering point for the residents.

Economic life in Kinston has long been tethered to the productivity of the surrounding soil, shifting from the traditional dominance of tobacco cultivation toward a more diverse industrial base. The legacy of these agricultural roots remains visible in the architecture of older warehouses and the steady rhythm of a workforce that values tangible craftsmanship. Over the decades, the local economy has evolved to embrace modern manufacturing and aviation sectors, bringing new energy to the long-standing industrial character of the region. Despite these shifts, the town retains a deep connection to its past, where the labor of previous generations still informs the industrious spirit of the modern populace. Kinston continues to adapt to the demands of the global market while maintaining the specific, unhurried pace that characterizes this portion of the inland South.

Cultural identity in Kinston is best observed through the distinct culinary traditions that have earned the region a reputation for exceptional, wood-smoked barbecue. Landmarks such as the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center provide a tangible connection to the past, housing the remnants of a vessel that once navigated the nearby river. The community often gathers for local events that celebrate the shared history and musical heritage of the region, fostering a sense of continuity among neighbors. Notable figures like Cedric Maxwell, the celebrated professional basketball player, emerged from the local environment to achieve national recognition. Life here unfolds with a courteous, deliberate quality, where the weight of history and the promise of the future exist in a quiet, constant dialogue.

Nearby Outdoor Places

City of Kinston - Pearson Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 175° S
City of Kinston - Northwest Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 012° N
Ellis Planetarium (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 156° SE
Health and Science Museum (Museum) — 1.1 mi, 156° SE
Caswell Number 1 Fire Station Museum (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 149° SE
Holloway Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 119° SE
La Grange Arts Center (Museum) — 11.2 mi, 282° W
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust - Dover Bay Preserve (Conservation Area) — 12.1 mi, 107° E
Greene County History Museum (Museum) — 13.2 mi, 340° N
Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (State Park) — 15.6 mi, 258° W
Cliffs of the Neuss l (Viewpoint) — 16.6 mi, 262° W
Fort Neroka (Attraction) — 16.6 mi, 333° NW
F4E Phantom II (Public Artwork) — 20.5 mi, 287° W
Daniels Chapel (Monument) — 21.4 mi, 285° W
SJAFB Sabre Base theater (Theatre) — 21.5 mi, 285° W
Thomas Koritz Clinic (Monument) — 21.6 mi, 286° W
Paramount Theatre - Community Theatre (Theatre) — 22.3 mi, 001° N
Veterans Monument (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 001° N
Regal Greenville Grande (Cinema) — 23.2 mi, 027° NE
Arts council of Wayne county studios (Arts Centre) — 23.8 mi, 288° W
Art studio 102 (Arts Centre) — 23.8 mi, 288° W
Odom Farming Company (Theme Park) — 27.6 mi, 295° NW
Hog Wild at Howard Farm (Attraction) — 30.1 mi, 169° S
Croatan Game Land (Marine Protected Area) — 30.1 mi, 139° SE
Croatan National Forest (National Forest) — 30.1 mi, 139° SE · 162k acres
Catfish Lake South Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 32.2 mi, 132° SE · 8,490 acres
Sheep Ridge Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 37.8 mi, 128° SE · 9,315 acres
Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 50.8 mi, 027° NE · 43k acres
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 62.3 mi, 065° NE · 230k acres
Cape Lookout National Seashore (National Lakeshore) — 66.3 mi, 127° SE · 41k acres

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