How far is Cherryville, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Cherryville, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (366 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.85 mi
04h 53m
Flight
227.42 mi
366 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.42 mi
Kilometers
366 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.85 mi
Kilometers
468.07 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Cherryville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherryville
2026-04-15T16:06
Arrive Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherryville
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
Maxton
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Cherryville
138.4 mi
02h 26m
To Jacksonville
152.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    46 m · 9 sec · South Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dallas Cherryville Highway

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Dallas Cherryville Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 321 South

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 85 North: Charlotte

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  10. 10

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

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    118 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1677 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Brookshire Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway

  14. 14

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

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  31. 31

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit left toward General Howe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road

  36. 36

    Continue on General Howell Road

    1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Gen Howe Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road

  38. 38

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  39. 39

    Continue on Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Bridges Street

    1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Jacksonville Highway

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    132 m · 8 sec

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherryville 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
47 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
73.3 mi · 25%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 12%
Jacksonville Highway
30.7 mi · 11%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 6%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 5%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 4%
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

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 26m from Cherryville
Leave By
7:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Cherryville and Mostly Clear near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Cherryville and 152.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (366 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 7:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.64 one way or $81.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cherryville and Mostly Clear near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Maxton

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

35 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

55 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherryville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 227.42 mi (366 km).

Cherryville

#1 Cherryville

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

Population6,138
Coordinates35.3787400, -81.3789700
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.379127, 35.379077)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.85 L · about $40.64
Round trip
$81.28
20.52 gal · 77.7 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.64 $81.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.44 $90.88
Premium $4.78 $49.02 $98.04
Diesel $5.62 $57.70 $115.40

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherryville and Jacksonville. The current time is 16:06:13.

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.