How far is Boiling Spring Lakes, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Boiling Spring Lakes, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.07 mi
01h 20m
Flight
61.8 mi
99.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.07 mi
Kilometers
124.04 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, May 13, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Boiling Spring Lakes
Wed, May 13, 9:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boiling Spring Lakes
2026-05-13T18:52
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, May 13, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boiling Spring Lakes
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
Kirkland
NC

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

From Boiling Spring Lakes
38.5 mi
00h 40m
To Jacksonville
38.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Boiling Spring Lakes Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Wednesday
Using Belville as the closest live forecast in the Brunswick County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Wednesday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Boiling Spring Lakes and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Spring Lakes and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on George II Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · George II Highway

  2. 2

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Market Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boiling Spring Lakes and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
38.8 mi · 50%
I 140
25.4 mi · 33%
George II Highway
8.01 mi · 10%
Ocean Highway East
3.51 mi · 5%
South Marine Boulevard
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Market Street

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 42m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkland
00h 40m from Boiling Spring Lakes
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boiling Spring Lakes and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boiling Spring Lakes to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Kirkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Boiling Spring Lakes and 38.6 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boiling Spring Lakes and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkland

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

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

BUS

Wilmington, NC

10 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

60 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

103 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Kinston, NC

107 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Spring Lakes and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 61.8 mi (99.45 km).

Boiling Spring Lakes

#1 Boiling Spring Lakes

City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,430
Coordinates34.0304500, -78.0672100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: George II Highway (-78.067282, 34.030415)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Boiling Spring Lakes and Jacksonville. The current time is 18:52:01.

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.