How far is Concord, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Concord, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Jacksonville.
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Start on Spring Street Southwest
539 ft · 22 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Corban Avenue Southwest
875 ft · 25 sec · Corban Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Corban Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi · 7 min · Corban Avenue Southeast
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1295 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.8 mi · 54 min
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Continue straight
1230 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Dixie Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Dixie Drive
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Continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway
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Continue on Jordan Road
24.3 mi · 36 min · Jordan Road
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington
2538 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 53 sec
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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 Concord and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Concord and 125.1 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 183.83 mi (295.84 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.
| Population | 98,500 |
| Coordinates | 35.4088800, -80.5815800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $33.75 | $67.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $37.74 | $75.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.71 | $81.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $47.92 | $95.83 |
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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