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Trip from Lumberton, 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

2h 32m

Distance

108.4 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m

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

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county seat in North Carolina, United States

Lumberton, NC

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city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States

Jacksonville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 129.6-mile drive from Lumberton, NC to Jacksonville, NC is a straightforward, single-day journey, estimated to take about 2 hours and 10 minutes. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving, making it a turn-heavy local experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the relatively short duration and distance, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina, so you'll remain in a familiar regional landscape throughout.

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

54.2 miles from Lumberton, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NC 41 39 mi 55m
NC 53 28.8 mi 40m
Willard Road 10.7 mi 14m
I 40 8 mi 8m
North Poplar Street 7.3 mi 10m
Wilmington Highway 3.2 mi 4m
West Elizabethtown Road 2.8 mi 5m
NC 11 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NC 41 — 39 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Water Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Water Street
2

Enter roundabout onto West Elizabethtown Road

83 ft · 1 sec · West Elizabethtown Road
3

Continue on West Elizabethtown Road

2.8 mi · 5 min · West Elizabethtown Road
4

Continue on NC 41

14 mi · 20 min · NC 41
5

Enter roundabout onto NC 41

113 ft · 1 sec · NC 41
6

Continue on NC 41

1.7 mi · 2 min · NC 41
7

Turn right onto NC 41; NC 87

4.4 mi · 5 min · NC 41; NC 87
8

Take the exit

408 ft · 11 sec
9

Continue on Peanut Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Peanut Road
10

Turn right onto NC 41; NC 87 Business

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Broad Street
11

Turn left onto US 701; NC 41

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Poplar Street
12

Turn right onto NC 41

19 mi · 27 min · NC 41
13

Turn right onto US 421

3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Highway
14

Turn left onto Willard Road

11 mi · 14 min · Willard Road
15

Continue on NC 11

2.5 mi · 3 min · NC 11
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 117

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 117
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
18

Merge onto I 40

8.0 mi · 8 min · I 40
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
20

Turn right onto NC 53

29 mi · 40 min · NC 53
21

Continue on this road

433 ft · 8 sec · this road
22

Turn slight right onto US 258; NC 24 Business

1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
23

Continue on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Marine Boulevard
24

Arrive at destination

US 17 Business; NC 24 Business

Trip Plan

For this 129.6-mile trip, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays on the local roads. Since it’s a 2-hour and 10-minute drive with no highway segments, you won't need to plan for extensive rest stops, but it's always wise to take short breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $21, and ensure you have enough to reach Jacksonville comfortably. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the frequent turns; having your GPS ready or a good sense of direction will be very helpful.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Lumberton, NC, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 24 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m

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

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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 Lumberton, NC

This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lumberton, 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 NC 41 for about 39 miles.

Where to Stop

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

place in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wallace, NC

54 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

Elizabethtown, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wallace, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Lumberton, 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 108.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lumberton, 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 108.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 77.4

Burgaw, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 108.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lumberton, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 108.4

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 77 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Elizabethtown Road

Enter roundabout onto West Elizabethtown Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
16.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | NC 41

Enter roundabout onto NC 41

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
18.3 mi into trip | ~28m in | NC 41; NC 87

Turn right onto NC 41; NC 87

Navigation decision point

4
52 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 421 / Wilmington Highway

Turn right onto US 421 / Wilmington Highway

Navigation decision point

5
77 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.95 one way

$33.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.53 $37.07
premium $4.70 $20.06 $40.13
diesel $5.61 $23.93 $47.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
Efficient EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
EV Truck/SUV 43.4 0 $15.18 $6.94

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Lumberton, NC

Late night in Lumberton on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jacksonville, NC

Late night in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

12:27 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

24 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

2h 32m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Moores Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 74.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll be following roads like West Elizabethtown Road and Peanut Road, which means you'll be actively navigating and making frequent turns rather than cruising on a high-speed interstate. There isn't a specific "longest stretch" noted, suggesting a continuous series of smaller roads and intersections. The character of the drive is one of consistent engagement with local roadways, offering a more intimate connection with the surrounding areas.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39 mi on NC 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 41 and NC 53. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Elizabethtown Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Elizabethtown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.6 miles (NC 41): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.3 miles (NC 41; NC 87): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Lumberton, NC

Full guide →

Lumberton is a town in North Carolina.

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 2h 32m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39 miles on NC 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.2 miles (West Elizabethtown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.6 miles (NC 41): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.3 miles (NC 41; NC 87): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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