Origin
Swansboro, NC
Evening in Swansboro on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Swansboro, 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
28m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swansboro, NC
Michael Ken
Jacksonville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Swansboro and Jacksonville, North Carolina, you are looking at a quick 19.2-mile journey that typically takes about 28 minutes. This trip sits entirely within the Southeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two coastal-area communities. Because the travel time is so brief, you can easily complete this as a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $3 for fuel to cover the distance, assuming standard vehicle efficiency. It is a highly practical route for those moving between the towns, offering a no-fuss way to reach your destination quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Way | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Lejeune Boulevard | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| West Corbett Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Johnson Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Marine Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Freedom Way
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swansboro, NC and Jacksonville, NC.
1
Start on South Water Street
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Water Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto NC 24
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Corbett Avenue
4
Continue on NC 24
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Freedom Way
5
Continue on NC 24
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 24 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
7
Turn slight right onto NC 24 Business
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Johnson Boulevard
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Marine Boulevard
9
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Evening in Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
5:57 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
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
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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local roads, with Freedom Way serving as the longest uninterrupted stretch at 9.3 miles. The character of the drive is defined by the transitions between West Corbett Avenue and Lejeune Boulevard as you move toward your destination. Because you are avoiding major highways entirely, the pace remains steady but requires your full attention on the road layout. It is a functional, winding path that keeps you engaged with the local geography throughout the entire 28-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 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?
3/10
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 early in the drive near Main 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 28m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.9 miles (US 17 Business; NC 24 Business / Marine Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
39 ft
14 ft
Total Climb
35 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
39 ft
~12.3 mi in
Elevation Range
25 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (NC 24 Business / Lejeune Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.9 miles (US 17 Business; NC 24 Business / Marine Boulevard): 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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