How far is Brevard, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Brevard, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302 miles (486 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.91 mi
06h 23m
Flight
302 mi
486.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302 mi
Kilometers
486.03 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.91 mi
Kilometers
603.36 km
Drive Time
06h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brevard
Sat, Apr 18, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brevard
2026-04-18T05:10
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brevard
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lilesville
NC

Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Brevard
183 mi
03h 11m
To Jacksonville
191.9 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Asheville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Asheville Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Asheville Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Asheville Highway

    2527 ft · 55 sec · Asheville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Boylston Highway

    530 ft · 13 sec · Boylston Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Asheville Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Boylston Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Boylston Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Butler Bridge Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Butler Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Asheville Highway

    1 km · 57 sec · Asheville Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

    118 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1677 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Brookshire Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  38. 38

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  42. 42

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  45. 45

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  46. 46

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  47. 47

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  48. 48

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  49. 49

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  50. 50

    Take the exit left toward General Howe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road

  51. 51

    Continue on General Howell Road

    1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Gen Howe Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road

  53. 53

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  54. 54

    Continue on Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  55. 55

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  56. 56

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street

  57. 57

    Turn right onto East Bridges Street

    1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street

  58. 58

    Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Jacksonville Highway

  59. 59

    Continue straight

    132 m · 8 sec

  60. 60

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  61. 61

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  62. 62

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
62 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
96.9 mi · 26%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 9%
Jacksonville Highway
30.7 mi · 8%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 5%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 5%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

42.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
302 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilesville
03h 11m from Brevard
Leave By
11:14 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brevard and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 374.9 miles (603.4 km) and usually takes 06h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183 miles from Brevard and 191.9 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 302 miles (486 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.40 one way or $104.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brevard and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Lilesville

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

28 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

59 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

82 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

83 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brevard and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 302 mi (486.03 km).

Brevard

#1 Brevard

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population7,899
Coordinates35.2334500, -82.7342900
Altitude678
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: US 64 (-82.734437, 35.233517)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.23 gal
50.08 L · about $52.40
Round trip
$104.81
26.46 gal · 100.16 L
Estimated CO2
117.6 kg one way
Round trip: 235.2 kg / 519 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $52.40 $104.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $58.60 $117.19
Premium $4.78 $63.21 $126.43
Diesel $5.62 $74.41 $148.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brevard and Jacksonville. The current time is 05:10:39.

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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.