How far is Jacksonville, NC from Erwin, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Erwin, NC is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.88 mi
02h 06m
Flight
80.83 mi
130.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.83 mi
Kilometers
130.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.88 mi
Kilometers
151.08 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erwin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Erwin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Warsaw
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Jacksonville
46.9 mi
01h 03m
To Erwin
47 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove

    1455 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway

    14 mi · 19 min · Harnett-Dunn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Masonic Road

    1551 ft · 41 sec · Masonic Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Denim Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Denim Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chief Joseph Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
35.5 mi · 38%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 15%
Harnett-Dunn Highway
14 mi · 15%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 7%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 7%
Hallsville Road
4.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Take the exit right

31.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
01h 03m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Erwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.9 miles (151.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Jacksonville and 47 miles from Erwin.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.11 one way or $26.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

44 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

53 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

62 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

67 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Erwin. Straight-line distance: 80.83 mi (130.08 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Erwin

City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,202
Coordinates35.3268300, -78.6761300
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Erwin (-78.67613, 35.32683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.54 L · about $13.11
Round trip
$26.22
6.62 gal · 25.08 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.11 $26.22
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.66 $29.32
Premium $4.78 $15.82 $31.63
Diesel $5.62 $18.62 $37.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Erwin. The current time is 12:25:03.

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.