How far is Butner, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Butner, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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
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Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butner and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butner and Jacksonville.
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Start on West B Street
10 m · 5 sec · West B Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
778 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn slight right
128 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Gate 2 Road
1596 ft · 30 sec · Gate 2 Road
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Continue on Gate #2 Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate #2 Road
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Continue on Cash Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cash Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Weaver Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Weaver Trail
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Turn right onto Creedmoor Road
15.9 mi · 24 min · Creedmoor Road
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Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Wilson, Wake Forest, Rocky Mount
1078 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Wilmington
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1701 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Turn right onto D S Williams Road
1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
14.4 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 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 Butner and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny near Butner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butner to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Butner and 82.2 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Butner is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
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 Newton Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butner and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 120.99 mi (194.72 km).
#1 Butner
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,875 |
| Coordinates | 36.1320900, -78.7566700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.33 | $52.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
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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