How far is Jacksonville, NC from Albemarle, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 367 miles (590.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
366.96 mi
07h 12m
Flight
294.68 mi
474.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.68 mi
Kilometers
474.24 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.96 mi
Kilometers
590.56 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albemarle
Sun, Apr 12, 4:48 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Mon, Apr 13, 12:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-12T09:36
Arrive Albemarle
Sun, Apr 12, 4:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:12 PM to 2:42 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Whitsett
NC

Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Jacksonville
183.3 mi
03h 36m
To Albemarle
183.6 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Albemarle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Albemarle.

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  6. 6

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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Alternate East

    1633 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Charlotte Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Macon Avenue

    873 ft · 42 sec · Macon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Glendale Road

    86 m · 12 sec · Glendale Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glendale Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Albemarle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
170 mi · 46%
I 40 West
153 mi · 42%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 4%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 2%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 2%
Hallsville Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

153 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
294.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitsett
03h 36m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Albemarle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Albemarle?

The road trip is about 367 miles (590.6 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Whitsett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.3 miles from Jacksonville and 183.6 miles from Albemarle.

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

The direct path is about 294.7 miles (474.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.29 one way or $102.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Albemarle.

Stop Ideas Near Whitsett

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Whitsett and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitsett.

RAIL

Burlington

12 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

24 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

42 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Danville

59 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 294.68 mi (474.24 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Albemarle

#2 Albemarle

City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,344
Coordinates35.6115000, -82.5426300
Altitude680
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Albemarle (-82.54263, 35.6115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.95 gal
49.02 L · about $51.29
Round trip
$102.59
25.9 gal · 98.04 L
Estimated CO2
115.1 kg one way
Round trip: 230.2 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.29 $102.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.36 $114.71
Premium $4.78 $61.88 $123.75
Diesel $5.62 $72.83 $145.66

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Albemarle. The current time is 09:36:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.