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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
54 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 210: Smithfield, Angier
1095 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto NC Highway 50
1987 ft · 42 sec · NC Highway 50
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Turn left onto Ennis Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ennis Road
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Turn right onto Old Fairground Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Fairground Road
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Turn left onto Honeycutt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Honeycutt Road
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Turn right onto Two Claude Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Two Claude Road
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto North Carolina Highway 42
5.2 mi · 7 min · North Carolina Highway 42
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At the end of the road, turn right
134 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Academy Street
18 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Faison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Fuquay-Varina. Straight-line distance: 96.31 mi (155 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 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fuquay-Varina (-78.80001, 35.58432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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