How far is Havelock, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Havelock, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Havelock and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Havelock and Jacksonville.
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Start on Cunningham Boulevard
101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard
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Turn right onto Jaycee Street
768 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2504 ft · 59 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Miller Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Miller Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lake Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Road
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Continue on Nine Mile Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Nine Mile Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Cedar Point Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard
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Continue on West Corbett Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way
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Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard
3144 ft · 57 sec · Johnson Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard
1432 ft · 24 sec · 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 Havelock and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Freedom Way
Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 00h 12m
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 leaving Havelock and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Havelock to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Cedar Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Havelock and 22.6 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Havelock and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Point
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 Cedar Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Havelock and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 31.22 mi (50.24 km).
#1 Havelock
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 19,593 |
| Coordinates | 34.8790500, -76.9013300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
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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