How far is Jacksonville, NC from Clemmons, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Clemmons, NC is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
232.37 mi
04h 38m
Flight
187.91 mi
302.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.91 mi
Kilometers
302.41 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.37 mi
Kilometers
373.96 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clemmons
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T04:46
Arrive Clemmons
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 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
7:44 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
Raleigh
NC

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

From Jacksonville
116.1 mi
02h 19m
To Clemmons
116.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lewisville, Clemmons

    1015 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lewisville Clemmons Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Clemmons Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Clemmons Road

    33 m · 18 sec · Clemmons Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clemmons Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
170 mi · 73%
I 40 West
22.5 mi · 10%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 6%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 3%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 3%
Hallsville Road
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Keep slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 39m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
187.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raleigh
02h 19m from Jacksonville
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny near Clemmons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Jacksonville and 116.3 miles from Clemmons.

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

The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Clemmons is Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Raleigh

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 Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 11.1 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 3.3 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

1 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

13 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

35 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Clemmons. Straight-line distance: 187.91 mi (302.41 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Clemmons

Town in North Carolina

Population21,089
Coordinates36.0215300, -80.3820000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Clemmons (-80.382, 36.02153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.04 L · about $32.48
Round trip
$64.96
16.4 gal · 62.08 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.48 $64.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.32 $72.64
Premium $4.78 $39.18 $78.36
Diesel $5.62 $46.12 $92.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Clemmons. The current time is 04:46:42.

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.