How far is Jacksonville, NC from Archdale, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Archdale, NC is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.58 mi
04h 10m
Flight
164.17 mi
264.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.17 mi
Kilometers
264.21 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.58 mi
Kilometers
324.41 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Archdale
Fri, Apr 17, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-17T13:56
Arrive Archdale
Fri, Apr 17, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Jacksonville
100.7 mi
02h 05m
To Archdale
100.8 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on NC 42: Fuquay-Varina

    1960 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland Rd

    1339 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cleveland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cleveland School Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland School Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Benson Road

    2708 ft · 57 sec · Benson Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward NC 540 Toll West: Apex

    1972 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · Triangle Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32 mi · 42 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Archdale, Downtown High Point

    1315 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
63.7 mi · 32%
US 64 West
32.6 mi · 16%
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 13%
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 10%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 7%
I 85 South
10.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Take the exit right

59.8 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
164.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
02h 05m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Archdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Jacksonville and 100.8 miles from Archdale.

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

The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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 Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Archdale. Straight-line distance: 164.17 mi (264.21 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Archdale

City in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States

Population11,564
Coordinates35.9145800, -79.9719800
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Archdale (-79.97198, 35.91458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.93 L · about $28.16
Round trip
$56.33
14.22 gal · 53.86 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.16 $56.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.49 $62.98
Premium $4.78 $33.97 $67.94
Diesel $5.62 $39.99 $79.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Archdale. The current time is 13:56:52.

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.