How far is Jacksonville, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
98.04 mi
01h 55m
Flight
84.61 mi
136.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.61 mi
Kilometers
136.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.04 mi
Kilometers
157.78 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, Jun 2, 9:29 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Tue, Jun 2, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-06-02T07:34
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, Jun 2, 9:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
48.5 mi
00h 57m
To Fayetteville
49.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Tuesday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton

    1987 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ferrell Street

    1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Street

    136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Roseboro Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Clinton Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 16%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 15%
South Kenansville Bypass
11.9 mi · 12%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 12%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 7%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Road

Continue on Clinton Road

15.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
84.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
00h 57m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 48.5 miles from Jacksonville and 49.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 84.61 mi (136.17 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.41
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.71 $27.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.32 $30.65
Premium $4.78 $16.53 $33.06
Diesel $5.62 $19.46 $38.92

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Fayetteville. The current time is 07:34:33.

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.