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Trip from Goldsboro, NC to Jacksonville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

67.4 mi

108 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Goldsboro, NC

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Jacksonville, NC

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip between Goldsboro and Jacksonville, you are looking at a manageable 67.4-mile journey across North Carolina’s Southeast region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at approximately $11, it is a budget-friendly route that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, including US 258, Richlands Highway, and NC 111, which offer a balanced driving experience. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of scenery, this straightforward drive is efficient and easy to navigate without the need for complex planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.7 miles from Goldsboro, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 258 12.6 mi 17m
Richlands Highway 11.8 mi 17m
NC 111 9.2 mi 11m
Smith-Grady Road 5.6 mi 7m
NC 11 5.4 mi 7m
Jonestown Road 5.2 mi 7m
US 70 4.8 mi 6m
Hardy Bridge Road 3.5 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 258 — 12.6 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goldsboro, NC and Jacksonville, NC.

1

Start on US 70 Business; US 117 Business

78 ft · 10 sec · East Ash Street
2

Turn left onto US 117 Business

1.1 mi · 2 min · North William Street
3

Turn right onto NC 111

0.1 mi · 10 sec · NC 111
4

Take the ramp onto NC 111

9.1 mi · 11 min · NC 111
5

Continue on US 70

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 70
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 70
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
8

Turn right onto NC 903

3.4 mi · 4 min · Jenny Lind Road
9

At end of road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hardy Bridge Road
10

Continue on Smith-Grady Road

3.6 mi · 4 min · Smith-Grady Road
11

Continue on Smith-Grady Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Smith-Grady Road
12

Turn right onto NC 11

5.4 mi · 7 min · NC 11
13

Turn left onto Jonestown Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto US 258

13 mi · 17 min · US 258
15

At end of road, turn right onto NC 24

364 ft · 12 sec · Beulaville Highway
16

Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Koonce Fork Road
17

Turn right onto US 258; NC 24

11 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway
18

Turn left

433 ft · 8 sec
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

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about planning extensive stops, as the 1 hour and 34-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that with no official stops scheduled, you should fuel up before you hit the road to ensure your $11 budget covers the full distance without interruption. Pay close attention to the transitions between US 258, Richlands Highway, and NC 111, as the road conditions may shift slightly as you pass through different sections. Being prepared for these changes in road type is the best way to ensure a smooth, stress-free arrival in Jacksonville.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.7 miles from Goldsboro, NC, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 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 15 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

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 Goldsboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Goldsboro, NC

This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Goldsboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 258 for about 12.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Beulaville, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beulaville, NC

34 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

La Grange, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beulaville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Goldsboro, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hampton Inn Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Universal Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 67.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Wayne County Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+19197345023

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 51.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | NC 111

Turn right onto NC 111

Navigation decision point

4
13 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 70

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
18.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | Hardy Bridge Road

At end of road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road

Navigation decision point

4
27.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | NC 11

Turn right onto NC 11

Navigation decision point

5
51.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | Koonce Fork Road

Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.54 one way

$21.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.52 $23.05
premium $4.70 $12.47 $24.95
diesel $5.61 $14.88 $29.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.44 $4.31

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Goldsboro, NC

Afternoon in Goldsboro on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 to 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, NC

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

4:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 0% chance 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

1 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

1h 34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, meaning you won't be stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration. With a highway share of 48 percent, you will transition between faster stretches and more localized road conditions. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 12.6-mile stretch on US 258, which provides a steady rhythm before the road character shifts. Expect the environment to evolve as you move through the Southeast, keeping the drive engaging without being overly taxing. It is a practical route that rewards you with a variety of road types rather than a repetitive highway grind.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on US 258.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near NC 111.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (NC 111): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.8 miles (Hardy Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

142 ft 14 ft

Total Climb

141 ft

Total Descent

233 ft

Highest Point

142 ft

~32.9 mi in

Elevation Range

128 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Goldsboro, NC

Full guide →

Goldsboro is a rapidly growing town in Wayne County, on the North Carolina Coastal Plain, near the Research Triangle. The city has nearly 36,000 residents (2016) with a growing commercial and suburban lifestyle. This city is home to F-15E fighter wing housed at Seymour Johnson AFB, and is the hometown of Andy Griffith.

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 1h 34m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on US 258. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (NC 111): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.8 miles (Hardy Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jacksonville, NC before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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