How far is Jacksonville, NC from Elizabeth City, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Elizabeth City, NC is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Elizabeth City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Elizabeth City.
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Start on Marine Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on New Bern Highway
28.6 mi · 35 min · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
42.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit right
42.1 mi · 53 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Providence Road
783 ft · 34 sec · Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Elizabeth City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 17 North
Take the exit right
42.1 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny near Elizabeth City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Elizabeth City?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Jacksonville and 75.3 miles from Elizabeth City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.07 one way or $42.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Elizabeth City is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Elizabeth City. Straight-line distance: 125.41 mi (201.82 km).
#1 Jacksonville
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
| Population | 76,284 |
| Coordinates | 34.7540500, -77.4302400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth City
City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina
| Population | 17,988 |
| Coordinates | 36.2946000, -76.2510500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth City (-76.25105, 36.2946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $21.07 | $42.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.42 | $50.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.92 | $59.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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