Jacksonville, NC Road Trips
Drivers starting from Jacksonville, NC have 17 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 58-mile quick runs to 367-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Jacksonville, NC head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
38
Longest Drive
367 mi
Albemarle, NC
Quickest Drive
28m
Swansboro, NC
Plan Around Jacksonville, NC
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Jacksonville, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Jacksonville, NC
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Jacksonville, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Albemarle, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Archdale, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Belmont, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Eden, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Kernersville, NC
Jacksonville, NC to High Point, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Asheboro, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Cary, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Apex, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Raleigh, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Archer Lodge, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Greenville, NC
Jacksonville, NC to City of Greenville, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Ayden, NC
Jacksonville, NC to Wilmington, NC
Driving from Jacksonville, NC
On average, trips departing from Jacksonville, NC run 164 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 367 miles (7h 12m), while the shortest is just 58 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Jacksonville, NC most often head toward Albemarle, NC (367 mi, 7h 12m), Archdale, NC (275.6 mi, 5h 49m), Kings Mountain, NC (271.5 mi, 5h 45m), Belmont, NC (253.1 mi, 5h 24m), and Eden, NC (214.2 mi, 4h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 164-mile trip from Jacksonville, NC, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 17 mapped routes leaving Jacksonville, NC and 21 routes heading into Jacksonville, NC, covering 38 total connections. Distances range from 58 to 367 miles.
The longest mapped route from Jacksonville, NC covers 367 miles and takes approximately 7h 12m. Shorter options start at just 58 miles.
The average route from Jacksonville, NC runs about 164 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 164-mile trip from Jacksonville, NC costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Jacksonville, NC include Albemarle, NC, Archdale, NC, Kings Mountain, NC and Belmont, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Jacksonville, NC by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
73,507
Median Income
$54,069
Median Home Value
$191,700
Median Age
23.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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