How far is Ayden, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Ayden, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ayden and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayden and Jacksonville.
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Start on South East Avenue
71 m · 13 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
152 m · 29 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Lee Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Lee Street
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Merge slight left
776 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward NC 11 South
112 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2453 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Queen Street
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Continue on Richlands Road
25.1 mi · 35 min · Richlands Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway
111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
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Turn right onto Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 15 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 Ayden and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Richlands Road
Continue on Richlands Road
25.1 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Ayden and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ayden to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Pink Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Ayden and 30.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Ayden and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Pink Hill
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 Pink Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ayden and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 49.66 mi (79.92 km).
#1 Ayden
City in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,159 |
| Coordinates | 35.4726600, -77.4155200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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