How far is Jacksonville, NC from Archer Lodge, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Archer Lodge, NC is about 101.9 miles (164 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.92 mi
02h 17m
Flight
84.05 mi
135.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Jacksonville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.05 mi
Kilometers
135.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.92 mi
Kilometers
164.02 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Archer Lodge
Wed, Apr 15, 3:16 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-15T12:59
Arrive Archer Lodge
Wed, Apr 15, 3:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
La Grange
NC

Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States

From Jacksonville
51 mi
01h 08m
To Archer Lodge
51 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Archer Lodge.

  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

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    23 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Kinston Highway

    12.4 mi · 17 min · Kinston Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jonestown Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Smith-Grady Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Smith-Grady Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hardy Bridge Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jenny Lind Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Cornwallis Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Cornwallis Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Rock Quarry Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Rock Quarry Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bizzell Grove Church Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Bizzell Grove Church Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Oak Grove Inn Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Oak Grove Inn Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Beulah Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Old Beulah Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Browns Pond Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Browns Pond Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto NC 39

    10 m · 2 sec · NC 39

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Little Divine Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Little Divine Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Buffalo Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Buffalo Road

    703 ft · 19 sec · Buffalo Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buffalo Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goldsboro Bypass
23.8 mi · 23%
Kinston Highway
12.4 mi · 12%
Richlands Highway
11.9 mi · 12%
Buffalo Road
6.18 mi · 6%
Smith-Grady Road
5.57 mi · 5%
Jonestown Road
5.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Goldsboro Bypass

Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

20.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
01h 08m from Jacksonville
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Archer Lodge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Archer Lodge?

The road trip is about 101.9 miles (164 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Jacksonville and 51 miles from Archer Lodge.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Jacksonville and Sunny near Archer Lodge.

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

18 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

20 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Wilson

48 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

51 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Archer Lodge. Straight-line distance: 84.05 mi (135.27 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Archer Lodge

#2 Archer Lodge

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,322
Coordinates35.6940400, -78.3755600
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Archer Lodge (-78.37556, 35.69404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.61 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.52
7.2 gal · 27.22 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.26 $28.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.94 $31.89
Premium $4.78 $17.20 $34.40
Diesel $5.62 $20.25 $40.49

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 Archer Lodge. The current time is 12:59:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.