How far is Jacksonville, NC from Archdale, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Archdale, NC is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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
275.63 mi
05h 49m
Flight
226.88 mi
365.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.88 mi
Kilometers
365.13 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.63 mi
Kilometers
443.59 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Archdale
Sun, Apr 12, 3:26 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, Apr 12, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-12T09:36
Arrive Archdale
Sun, Apr 12, 3:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
Maxton
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Jacksonville
137.7 mi
02h 54m
To Archdale
137.9 mi
02h 54m

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
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE

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 Burgaw Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Burgaw Highway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Bridges Street

    1308 ft · 37 sec · East Bridges Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 17 sec · North Walker Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Wilmington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Wilmington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Borough Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Borough Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    42 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.4 mi · 15 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  17. 17

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    1.1 km · 45 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left

    1678 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29 South

    1.3 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    118 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
73.8 mi · 27%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 12%
NC 27
33.6 mi · 12%
Burgaw Highway
30.6 mi · 11%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 7%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

42 mi · 00h 49m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maxton
02h 54m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:20 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 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Maxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.7 miles from Jacksonville and 137.9 miles from Archdale.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 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 5:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maxton

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

35 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

36 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

55 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Archdale. Straight-line distance: 226.88 mi (365.13 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

Population11,560
Coordinates35.1940200, -81.4017500
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Archdale (-81.40175, 35.19402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $38.54
Round trip
$77.08
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.54 $77.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $43.09 $86.19
Premium $4.78 $46.49 $92.98
Diesel $5.62 $54.72 $109.44

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 Archdale. The current time is 09:36:41.

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.