How far is Jacksonville, NC from Goldsboro, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Goldsboro, NC is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Goldsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Goldsboro.
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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
10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
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Turn right
23 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kinston Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Kinston Highway
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Smith-Grady Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Continue on Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Jenny Lind Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road
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Take the ramp left
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1220 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto North William Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North William Street
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
24 m · 3 sec · East Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Goldsboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kinston Highway
Turn left onto Kinston Highway
12.4 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Goldsboro?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Pink Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Jacksonville and 33.7 miles from Goldsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Pink Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Goldsboro. Straight-line distance: 53.96 mi (86.84 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 Goldsboro
City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 34,447 |
| Coordinates | 35.3848800, -77.9927700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldsboro (-77.99277, 35.38488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
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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