Origin
New Bern, NC
Night in New Bern on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Bern, 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
52m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Bern, NC
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Jacksonville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward trip through the Southeast, the 40.1-mile journey from New Bern to Jacksonville, NC, is a perfect candidate. You can expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $6, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. You will primarily navigate via US 17, North Marine Boulevard, and Queen Street throughout the drive. Because the trip is short and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around your own needs rather than worrying about travel fatigue. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two North Carolina cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 35.8 mi | 43m |
| North Marine Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Queen Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Country Club Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marine Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 35.8 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Bern, NC and Jacksonville, NC.
1
Start on Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broad Street
2
Turn slight left onto Queen Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Queen Street
3
Turn left onto NC 55
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
1st Street
4
Continue on NC 55
382 ft
·
10 sec
·
Country Club Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
6
Merge onto US 17; US 70
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 17; US 70
7
Take the exit onto US 17
30 mi
·
37 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Marine Boulevard
9
Continue on US 17 Business
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Marine Boulevard
10
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
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from New Bern, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 37.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NC 55 / 1st Street
Turn left onto NC 55 / 1st Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 17; US 70
Merge onto US 17; US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 17
Take the exit onto US 17 toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 17 / North Marine Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 / North Marine Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Night in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m 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 highway-focused drive is defined by its efficiency, with 89% of the trip spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 35.8 miles on US 17. The route maintains a consistent character, moving you smoothly from the historic feel of New Bern into the urban layout of Jacksonville. While it lacks the stop-and-start nature of local backroads, you should remain alert as the highway transitions into the local street infrastructure of North Marine Boulevard. Expect a predictable, linear experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, technical maneuvers.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and North Marine Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near NC 55 / 1st Street.
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 52m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (NC 55 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
47 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
85 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
47 ft
~31.5 mi in
Elevation Range
38 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.8 miles on US 17. 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 0.7 miles (NC 55 / 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 17; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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