How far is Jacksonville, NC from Asheboro, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Asheboro, NC is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
181.37 mi
03h 53m
Flight
149.79 mi
241.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.79 mi
Kilometers
241.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.37 mi
Kilometers
291.88 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheboro
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-14T22:00
Arrive Asheboro
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:14 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Jacksonville
90.6 mi
01h 56m
To Asheboro
90.7 mi
01h 56m

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 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Richard K. Pugh Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Richard K. Pugh Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Salisbury Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Salisbury Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Fayetteville Street

    17 m · 1 sec · North Fayetteville Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Fayetteville Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
63.7 mi · 35%
US 64 West
51.1 mi · 28%
Triangle Expressway
19.5 mi · 11%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 8%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 4%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 3%
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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
149.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
01h 56m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Asheboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Jacksonville and 90.7 miles from Asheboro.

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

The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 9:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Asheboro. Straight-line distance: 149.79 mi (241.06 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Asheboro

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population26,023
Coordinates35.7079100, -79.8136400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Asheboro (-79.81364, 35.70791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.23 L · about $25.35
Round trip
$50.70
12.8 gal · 48.46 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.35 $50.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.35 $56.69
Premium $4.78 $30.58 $61.16
Diesel $5.62 $35.99 $71.99

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 Asheboro. The current time is 22:00:45.

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.