How far is Archer Lodge, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Archer Lodge, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.23 mi
01h 55m
Flight
84.05 mi
135.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.05 mi
Kilometers
135.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.23 mi
Kilometers
164.53 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in Archer Lodge
Mon, Apr 20, 5:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Archer Lodge
2026-04-20T01:57
Arrive Jacksonville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Archer Lodge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
La Grange
NC

Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States

From Archer Lodge
51 mi
00h 57m
To Jacksonville
51.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Archer Lodge and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Archer Lodge and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Buffalo Road

    703 ft · 22 sec · Buffalo Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buffalo Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Buffalo Road

    114 m · 7 sec · Buffalo Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Little Divine Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Little Divine Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NC 39

    10 m · 2 sec · NC 39

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Browns Pond Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Browns Pond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Beulah Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Old Beulah Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Inn Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Oak Grove Inn Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Bizzell Grove Church Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Bizzell Grove Church Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old Rock Quarry Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Rock Quarry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Cornwallis Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Cornwallis Road

  12. 12

    Merge left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1517 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Jenny Lind Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Smith-Grady Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Smith-Grady Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Smith-Grady Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jonestown Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway

    111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Richlands Highway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left

    132 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Archer Lodge and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goldsboro Bypass
21.6 mi · 21%
Richlands Highway
11.8 mi · 12%
Old Cornwallis Road
6.65 mi · 7%
Buffalo Road
6.2 mi · 6%
Smith-Grady Road
5.56 mi · 5%
Jonestown Road
5.16 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Goldsboro Bypass

Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

19.8 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
00h 57m from Archer Lodge
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Archer Lodge and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Archer Lodge to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Archer Lodge and 51.3 miles from Jacksonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Archer Lodge and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Grange.

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

18 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

20 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Wilson

48 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

51 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Archer Lodge and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 84.05 mi (135.27 km).

Archer Lodge

#1 Archer Lodge

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,322
Coordinates35.6940400, -78.3755600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo Road (-78.375439, 35.694128)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $14.30
Round trip
$28.60
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.30 $28.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.78 $17.25 $34.50
Diesel $5.62 $20.30 $40.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Archer Lodge and Jacksonville. The current time is 01:57:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.