How far is Henderson, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Henderson, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 50m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Wayne County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Henderson and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henderson and Jacksonville.
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Start on North Garnett Street
6 m · 9 sec · North Garnett Street
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Turn left onto Andrews Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Andrews Avenue
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Take the ramp right
662 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Boulevard
7.7 mi · 10 min · Eastern Boulevard
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on College Street
1948 ft · 41 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1568 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Cross Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Cross Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zebulon Road
41 m · 2 sec · Zebulon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Zebulon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Zebulon Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Zebulon Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on North Arendell Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Arendell Avenue
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Take the exit left toward US 64 East, US 264 East
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2686 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Bypass
14.6 mi · 16 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1517 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Jenny Lind Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Continue on Smith-Grady Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Continue on Smith-Grady Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway
111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
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Turn right onto Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 15 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 Henderson and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 64 East
Keep slight right
23.2 mi · 00h 25m
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 Henderson and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Henderson to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Pikeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Henderson and 78.3 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Henderson and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Pikeville
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 Pikeville.
Goldsboro, NC
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 121.73 mi (195.9 km).
#1 Henderson
City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 15,109 |
| Coordinates | 36.3295900, -78.3991600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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