Origin
Havelock, NC
Late night in Havelock on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Havelock, 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 8m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Havelock, NC
Gundula Vogel
Jacksonville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Connecting Havelock to Jacksonville, this 44.7-mile route is a straightforward local transit through the Southeast region of North Carolina. You can expect a drive time of approximately 59 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of around $7, the trip is highly economical for travelers moving between these two coastal-area hubs. Since the route consists entirely of local roads without any highway segments, you should prepare for a slower pace than you might find on an interstate. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection that is easy to navigate in a single stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Way | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| NC 24 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Lake Road | 7.7 mi | 10m |
| Lejeune Boulevard | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Nine Mile Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West Corbett Avenue | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Cedar Point Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| Miller Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Freedom Way
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havelock, NC and Jacksonville, NC.
1
Start on Cunningham Boulevard
331 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cunningham Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Jaycee Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jaycee Street
3
Turn right onto US 70 BUS
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto Miller Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Miller Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Lake Road
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on SR 1124
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Nine Mile Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto NC 24
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 24
8
Continue on NC 24
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Cedar Point Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NC 24
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Corbett Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on NC 24
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Freedom Way
11
Continue on NC 24
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 24 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
13
Turn slight right onto NC 24 Business
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Johnson Boulevard
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Marine Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Havelock, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jaycee Street
Turn right onto Jaycee Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Lake Road
Turn left onto Lake Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NC 24
At end of road, turn right onto NC 24
Navigation decision point
4
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 17 Business; NC 24 Business / Marine Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Business; NC 24 Business / Marine Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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?
This drive is defined by its turn-heavy, local character rather than high-speed highway cruising. Because you will be navigating via Jaycee Street, East Main Street, and Miller Boulevard, the experience is strictly low-speed and requires your full attention at intersections. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of open road, so expect a stop-and-go environment throughout the journey. The profile is distinctly local, meaning you should anticipate frequent turns as you transition between the two towns. It is a functional path that prioritizes direct access over speed or scenic highway vistas.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Freedom Way.
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 0.1 miles in near Jaycee 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 1h 8m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Jaycee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (NC 24): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
41 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
70 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
41 ft
~38.3 mi in
Elevation Range
32 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Freedom Way. 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 0.1 miles (Jaycee Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Lake Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles (NC 24): 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Jacksonville, NC
More from Havelock, NC
More trips to Jacksonville, NC
Explore more options from Havelock, NC or browse trips ending in Jacksonville, NC.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NC road trips.