How far is Jacksonville, NC from Fuquay-Varina, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Fuquay-Varina, NC is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (155 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
113.92 mi
02h 27m
Flight
96.31 mi
155 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.31 mi
Kilometers
155 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.92 mi
Kilometers
183.34 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 8:11 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sat, May 2, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-02T05:43
Arrive Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 8:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Faison
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Jacksonville
57 mi
01h 14m
To Fuquay-Varina
57 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Fuquay-Varina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Fuquay-Varina.

  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

    54 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 210: Smithfield, Angier

    1095 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto NC Highway 50

    1987 ft · 42 sec · NC Highway 50

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ennis Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ennis Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Fairground Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fairground Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Honeycutt Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Honeycutt Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Two Claude Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Two Claude Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mount Pleasant Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Carolina Highway 42

    5.2 mi · 7 min · North Carolina Highway 42

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    134 m · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Academy Street

    18 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Fuquay-Varina.

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
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
57.9 mi · 51%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 13%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 6%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 6%
North Carolina Highway 42
5.21 mi · 5%
Hallsville Road
4.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Take the exit right

54 mi · 00h 58m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
96.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
01h 14m from Jacksonville
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Jacksonville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Fuquay-Varina?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Jacksonville and 57 miles from Fuquay-Varina.

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

The direct path is about 96.3 miles (155 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Jacksonville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.

Stop Ideas Near Faison

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

52 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

68 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Fuquay-Varina. Straight-line distance: 96.31 mi (155 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Fuquay-Varina

#2 Fuquay-Varina

City in North Carolina

Population32,145
Coordinates35.5843200, -78.8000100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Fuquay-Varina (-78.80001, 35.58432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.85
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.92 $31.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.78 $19.21 $38.42
Diesel $5.62 $22.61 $45.22

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Fuquay-Varina. The current time is 05:43:58.

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.