How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
113.26 mi
02h 06m
Flight
96.31 mi
155 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.31 mi
Kilometers
155 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.26 mi
Kilometers
182.27 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sat, May 2, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 8:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fuquay-Varina
2026-05-02T04:20
Arrive Jacksonville
Sat, May 2, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fuquay-Varina
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
Faison
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Fuquay-Varina
57 mi
01h 03m
To Jacksonville
56.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fuquay-Varina and Jacksonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fuquay-Varina and Jacksonville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Academy Street

    18 m · 10 sec · West Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    154 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Carolina Highway 42

    5.2 mi · 7 min · North Carolina Highway 42

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Road

    1 km · 1 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Pleasant Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Two Claude Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Two Claude Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Honeycutt Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Honeycutt Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Fairground Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fairground Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ennis Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ennis Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NC Highway 50

    1987 ft · 42 sec · NC Highway 50

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    53.7 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    132 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fuquay-Varina 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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC Highway 50
54.4 mi · 48%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 6%
Richlands Highway
6.27 mi · 6%
North Carolina Highway 42
5.21 mi · 5%
Hallsville Road
4.36 mi · 4%
South Kenansville Bypass
4.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NC Highway 50

Merge slight left

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
01h 03m from Fuquay-Varina
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fuquay-Varina and Rain Showers near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Jacksonville?

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Fuquay-Varina and 56.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fuquay-Varina and Rain Showers near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Faison

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

52 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

68 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fuquay-Varina and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 96.31 mi (155 km).

Fuquay-Varina

#1 Fuquay-Varina

City in North Carolina

Population32,145
Coordinates35.5843200, -78.8000100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: West Academy Street (-78.800009, 35.584349)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.72 $35.43
Premium $4.78 $19.11 $38.22
Diesel $5.62 $22.50 $44.99

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fuquay-Varina and Jacksonville. The current time is 04:20:25.

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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.