How far is Jacksonville, NC from Aberdeen, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Aberdeen.
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Start on Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake 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 onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
1455 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Turn left onto Warren Mill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Warren Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Warren Mill Road
2799 ft · 44 sec · Warren Mill Road
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Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
21.8 mi · 25 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
1611 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
106 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Aberdeen Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Aberdeen Road
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1483 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn right onto West South Street
19 m · 2 sec · West South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Aberdeen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kenansville Bypass
Take the exit right
31.6 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Jacksonville and 74.4 miles from Aberdeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
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 Newton Grove.
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Fayetteville
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 116.2 mi (187 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
| Population | 76,284 |
| Coordinates | 34.7540500, -77.4302400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.1315500, -79.4294800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-79.42948, 35.13155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
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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