How far is Aberdeen, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Aberdeen, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Jacksonville.
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Start on West South Street
19 m · 10 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on Raeford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on South Raeford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Raeford Road
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Take the exit slight left
34 m · 3 sec
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Continue on I 295 North: Fort Bragg
1512 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.7 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Turn left onto Warren Mill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Mill Road
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Turn right onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Take the ramp right
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1701 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Turn right onto D S Williams Road
1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left
132 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on South Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Harnett-Dunn Highway
Merge slight left
31.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Aberdeen and 74.6 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aberdeen and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton Grove.
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Fayetteville
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 116.2 mi (187 km).
#1 Aberdeen
Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.1315500, -79.4294800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
| Population | 76,284 |
| Coordinates | 34.7540500, -77.4302400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $20.83 | $41.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.58 | $59.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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