How far is Asheboro, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Asheboro, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 175 miles (281.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.97 mi
03h 12m
Flight
149.79 mi
241.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.79 mi
Kilometers
241.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.97 mi
Kilometers
281.58 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, May 30, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Asheboro
Sat, May 30, 3:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Asheboro
2026-05-30T09:21
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, May 30, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Asheboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Asheboro
91.2 mi
01h 36m
To Jacksonville
83.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Saturday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Asheboro and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fayetteville Street

    17 m · 9 sec · North Fayetteville Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Salisbury Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Salisbury Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    49 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Dixie Drive

    109 m · 6 sec · East Dixie Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Jordan Road

    24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington

    2538 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    132 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
60.9 mi · 35%
Jordan Road
45.3 mi · 26%
Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 13%
Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.11 mi · 4%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 4%
Richlands Highway
6.27 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

59.6 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 36m from Asheboro
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Asheboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Asheboro to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 175 miles (281.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Asheboro and 83.8 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Asheboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Benson, 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 Benson.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Asheboro and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 149.79 mi (241.06 km).

Asheboro

#1 Asheboro

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population26,023
Coordinates35.7079100, -79.8136400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: North Fayetteville Street (-79.813716, 35.707926)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $24.44
Round trip
$48.88
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.44 $48.88
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.33 $54.65
Premium $4.78 $29.48 $58.96
Diesel $5.62 $34.70 $69.40

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Asheboro and Jacksonville. The current time is 09:21:23.

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.