How far is Jacksonville, NC from Havelock, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Havelock, NC is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.32 mi
01h 08m
Flight
31.22 mi
50.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.22 mi
Kilometers
50.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.32 mi
Kilometers
71.33 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havelock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Havelock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Cedar Point
NC

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States

From Jacksonville
22.1 mi
00h 34m
To Havelock
22.2 mi
00h 34m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Boulevard

    1115 ft · 19 sec · Marine Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    151 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Johnson Boulevard

    2807 ft · 51 sec · Johnson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Freedom Way

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way

  6. 6

    Continue on West Corbett Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Corbett Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Cedar Point Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on WB McLean Drive

    8.1 mi · 13 min · WB McLean Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Nine Mile Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Nine Mile Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lake Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Miller Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jaycee Street

    796 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cunningham Boulevard

    101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cunningham Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 21%
WB McLean Drive
8.06 mi · 18%
Lake Road
7.66 mi · 17%
Lejeune Boulevard
6.22 mi · 14%
Nine Mile Road
4.6 mi · 10%
West Corbett Avenue
3.25 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Freedom Way

Continue on Freedom Way

9.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Point
00h 34m from Jacksonville
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Cedar Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Jacksonville and 22.2 miles from Havelock.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Point

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

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

BUS

Havelock, NC

26 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
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Jacksonville, NC

32 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
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Morehead City, NC

33 mi away
1001 Arendell Street
BUS

New Bern, NC

46 mi away
203 South Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Havelock. Straight-line distance: 31.22 mi (50.24 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Havelock

City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

Population19,593
Coordinates34.8790500, -76.9013300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Havelock (-76.90133, 34.87905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.36
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.18 $12.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.91 $13.82
Premium $4.78 $7.45 $14.91
Diesel $5.62 $8.77 $17.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Havelock. The current time is 02:30:09.

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.