Where is Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA?

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Where is Goldsboro Located? - Goldsboro is a city located in the Wayne County of North Carolina, United States. Goldsboro lies between 35.2005982 Degrees North latitudes and 106.7011388 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Goldsboro, North Carolina

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Where is Goldsboro?: The Google Map showing the location of Goldsboro in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Where is Goldsboro Located?

Goldsboro is a city located in the Wayne County of North Carolina, United States. Goldsboro lies between 35.2005982 Degrees North latitudes and 106.7011388 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Goldsboro city is 33657 people and the city has a total area of 28.55 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Goldsboro, North Carolina Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGoldsboro
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
State CapitalRaleigh
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude35.3849°N
Longitude77.9928°W
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Land Area24.93 sq mi
Water Area0.06 sq mi
Total Area24.99 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)33,657 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,350
ZIP Codes27530, 27531, 27532, 27533, 27534
Area Code919, 984
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code37-26880
Congressional DistrictNorth Carolina's 7th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Goldsboro, North Carolina

  • Mount Olive, North Carolina — 12 mi Southeast
  • La Grange, North Carolina — 14 mi Southwest
  • Smithfield, North Carolina — 25 mi Northwest
  • Kinston, North Carolina — 25 mi Southeast
  • Wilson, North Carolina — 30 mi Northeast
  • Greenville, North Carolina — 45 mi East
  • Raleigh, North Carolina — 55 mi Northwest
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina — 60 mi Southwest
  • New Bern, North Carolina — 65 mi Southeast
  • Wilmington, North Carolina — 100 mi Southeast

Driving Distances from Goldsboro, North Carolina

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Mount OliveNorth Carolina1220 minutes
La GrangeNorth Carolina1425 minutes
SmithfieldNorth Carolina2535 minutes
KinstonNorth Carolina2535 minutes
WilsonNorth Carolina3040 minutes
GreenvilleNorth Carolina4555 minutes
RaleighNorth Carolina551 hour
FayettevilleNorth Carolina601 hour 15 minutes
New BernNorth Carolina651 hour 20 minutes
WilmingtonNorth Carolina1002 hours

Transportation and Connectivity in Goldsboro, North Carolina

TransportationDetails
Airport NameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA CodeRDU
PortPort of Wilmington (regional)
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 70, U.S. Route 117, North Carolina Highway 111
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available at Selma station nearby
Local Bus/Transit ServiceGoldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority (GWTA)
  • U.S. Route 70 - Major east-west highway connecting Goldsboro with Raleigh, Wilson, and eastern North Carolina.
  • U.S. Route 117 - Regional north-south route connecting Goldsboro with Wilmington and nearby communities.
  • North Carolina Highway 111 - Local highway providing access throughout Wayne County.

What are top Places to Visit in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Landmark NameType
Cliffs of the Neuse State ParkState Park
Wayne County MuseumMuseum
Historic Downtown GoldsboroHistoric District
Goldsboro-Wayne Aviation MuseumMuseum
Seymour Johnson Air Force BaseMilitary Facility
Old Waynesborough ParkHistoric Park
Herman ParkPark
Goldsboro Event CenterEvent Venue
Neuse RiverNatural Attraction
Busco Beach and ATV ParkRecreation Area

Colleges and Universities in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Wayne Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technical education, and associate degree programs
North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional programs
East Carolina UniversityPublicUniversityHealth sciences, research, and higher education programs
North Carolina State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, and research programs
Wayne County Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Neuse River, Little River, Stoney Creek, Bear Creek, Nahunta Swamp, Cliffs of the Neuse Lake

Golf Courses in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Goldsboro Municipal Golf Course, Walnut Creek Country Club, Lane Tree Golf Club, Southern Wayne Country Club, Cutter Creek Golf Club

Goldsboro, North Carolina — Key Historical Facts

  • Goldsboro was founded in the nineteenth century as a railroad community and was incorporated in 1847.
  • The city was named after Matthew T. Goldsborough, an assistant engineer involved in railroad development.
  • Goldsboro became an important transportation center because of its location along major rail lines connecting eastern North Carolina.
  • Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, established in 1942, became a major part of the city's economy and history.
  • Today, Goldsboro is known for its aviation heritage, military presence, historic downtown, agriculture, and regional transportation connections.

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