How far is Jacksonville, NC from Brevard, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Brevard, NC is about 365.9 miles (588.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302 miles (486 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
365.91 mi
07h 45m
Flight
302 mi
486.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302 mi
Kilometers
486.03 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.91 mi
Kilometers
588.88 km
Drive Time
07h 45m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brevard
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-18T06:28
Arrive Brevard
Sat, Apr 18, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lilesville
NC

Human settlement in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Jacksonville
182.8 mi
03h 52m
To Brevard
183.1 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.1 mi · 30 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

    3242 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on East Dixon Boulevard

    12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard

  34. 34

    Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    21.8 mi · 26 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 25 Business South: Fletcher, Mountain Home

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Asheville Highway

    2644 ft · 49 sec · Asheville Highway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Butler Bridge Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Butler Bridge Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Boylston Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Boylston Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Asheville Highway

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    2220 ft · 47 sec

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    51 m · 4 sec

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout

    2.9 mi · 6 min

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
97.5 mi · 27%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 9%
Burgaw Highway
30.6 mi · 8%
NC 27
26.9 mi · 7%
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 5%
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18.3 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
302 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lilesville
03h 52m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Brevard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 365.9 miles (588.9 km) and usually takes 07h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.8 miles from Jacksonville and 183.1 miles from Brevard.

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

The direct path is about 302 miles (486 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.14 one way or $102.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Brevard.

Stop Ideas Near Lilesville

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

59 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

82 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

83 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Brevard. Straight-line distance: 302 mi (486.03 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Brevard

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population7,899
Coordinates35.2334500, -82.7342900
Altitude678
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Brevard (-82.73429, 35.23345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.91 gal
48.88 L · about $51.14
Round trip
$102.27
25.82 gal · 97.76 L
Estimated CO2
114.7 kg one way
Round trip: 229.5 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.14 $102.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.18 $114.36
Premium $4.78 $61.68 $123.37
Diesel $5.62 $72.61 $145.21

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Brevard. The current time is 06:28:51.

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.