How far is Jacksonville, NC from Aldersgate, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Aldersgate, NC is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.61 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.44 mi
3.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.44 mi
Kilometers
3.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.61 mi
Kilometers
5.81 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aldersgate
Tue, Apr 14, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Tue, Apr 14, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-14T21:56
Arrive Aldersgate
Tue, Apr 14, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pumpkin Center
NC

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

From Jacksonville
1.8 mi
00h 03m
To Aldersgate
1.8 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Marine Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gum Branch Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gum Branch Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Onsville Drive

    533 ft · 29 sec · Onsville Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Aldersgate Road

    1347 ft · 1 min · Aldersgate Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Epworth Drive

    700 ft · 36 sec · Epworth Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Weslyan Court

    38 m · 5 sec · Weslyan Court

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weslyan Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marine Boulevard
1.7 mi · 47%
Gum Branch Road
1.4 mi · 39%
Aldersgate Road
0.26 mi · 7%
Epworth Drive
0.13 mi · 4%
Onsville Drive
0.1 mi · 3%
Weslyan Court
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Marine Boulevard

Start on Marine Boulevard

1.7 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pumpkin Center
00h 03m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Aldersgate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pumpkin Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Jacksonville and 1.8 miles from Aldersgate.

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

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.51 one way or $1.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pumpkin Center

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

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

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

6 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
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Havelock, NC

42 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

New Bern, NC

46 mi away
203 South Front Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

54 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Aldersgate. Straight-line distance: 2.44 mi (3.92 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Aldersgate

Aldersgate is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.7873900, -77.4163500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Aldersgate (-77.41635, 34.78739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.48 L · about $0.51
Round trip
$1.03
0.26 gal · 0.96 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.51 $1.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.58 $1.15
Premium $4.78 $0.62 $1.24
Diesel $5.62 $0.73 $1.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Aldersgate. The current time is 21:56:49.

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.