Origin
City of Hamlet, NC
Morning in City of Hamlet on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Hamlet, NC to Jacksonville, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 28m
Distance
163.8 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Hamlet, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Jacksonville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 163.8-mile drive from the City of Hamlet, NC to Jacksonville, NC is a straightforward, single-day journey that should take about 3 hours and 28 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of $26, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of North Carolina. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, so don't expect long stretches of high-speed highway. It's a manageable distance for a day trip, allowing you to arrive at your destination without feeling rushed. You'll be sticking to North Carolina for the entire trip, traversing familiar terrain.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.9 miles from City of Hamlet, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 52.3 mi | 59m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| Jacksonville Highway | 30.6 mi | 43m |
| East Hamlet Avenue | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| NC 210 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Malpass Corner Road | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Gen Howe Road | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| NC 53 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 52.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Hamlet, NC and Jacksonville, NC.
1
Start on Hylan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hylan Avenue
2
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Raleigh Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Raleigh Street
4
Turn right onto US 74 BUS
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spring Street
5
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Hamlet Avenue
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 74
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
8
Continue on US 74; NC 130
42 mi
·
48 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto NC 11
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
General Howe Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on NC 11
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
General Howell Road
11
Continue on NC 11
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Gen Howe Road
12
Turn right onto NC 210
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
NC 210
13
Continue on Malpass Corner Road
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Malpass Corner Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 53
15
Turn left onto US 117 Business; NC 53
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Walker Street
16
Turn right onto US 117 Business; NC 53
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Bridges Street
17
Turn straight onto NC 53
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Jacksonville Highway
18
Continue on this road
433 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
19
Turn slight right onto US 258; NC 24 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Richlands Highway
20
Continue on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marine Boulevard
21
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 28-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. Since this is a shorter, turn-heavy route, you'll likely only need one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 52.3-mile stretch on Andrew Jackson Highway, to avoid any unexpected delays. The $26 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting. This trip offers flexibility, so embrace the local roads and enjoy the journey through North Carolina.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.9 miles from City of Hamlet, NC, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.9 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Hamlet, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Hamlet, NC
This is one driving day of about 163.8 miles and 3h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from City of Hamlet, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Andrew Jackson Highway for about 52.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.9 miles from City of Hamlet, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 130.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 74 BUS / Spring Street
Turn right onto US 74 BUS / Spring Street
Navigation decision point
6
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
100.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
NC 11 / General Howe Road
Take the exit onto NC 11 / General Howe Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
127.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
NC 53
At end of road, turn right onto NC 53
Navigation decision point
4
130.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
US 117 Business; NC 53 / North Walker Street
Turn left onto US 117 Business; NC 53 / North Walker Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.61 one way
$51.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $28.01 | $56.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $30.32 | $60.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.1 | 0 | $17.20 | $7.86 |
| Efficient EV | 41 | 0 | $14.33 | $6.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.93 | $10.48 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jacksonville, NC
Morning in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a route that's more about navigating local roads than cruising on interstates, with only a 7% highway share. This "turn-heavy local drive" means you'll be making frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.3 miles along Andrew Jackson Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns pick up again. The American Indian Highway and Jacksonville Highway are also key segments, each contributing to the route's character. This drive will likely feel more connected to the local landscape due to its less highway-centric nature.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.3 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 74 BUS / Spring Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 74 BUS / Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.1 miles (NC 11 / General Howe Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Jacksonville, NC
Full guide →Jacksonville is the county seat of Onslow County, North Carolina. The home of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. Jacksonville is in North Carolina's Inner Banks region, approximately a one hour away from the "Port City" Wilmington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 163.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.3 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 74 BUS / Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 100.1 miles (NC 11 / General Howe Road): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Jacksonville, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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