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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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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
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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.
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Start on Marine Boulevard
1115 ft · 19 sec · Marine Boulevard
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Turn straight
151 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Johnson Boulevard
2807 ft · 51 sec · Johnson Boulevard
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Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
6.2 mi · 9 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way
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Continue on West Corbett Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Point Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard
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Continue on WB McLean Drive
8.1 mi · 13 min · WB McLean Drive
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Turn left onto Nine Mile Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Nine Mile Road
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Continue on Lake Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Miller Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Miller Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
2532 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Jaycee Street
796 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street
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Turn left onto Cunningham Boulevard
101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cedar Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Havelock. Straight-line distance: 31.22 mi (50.24 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 Havelock
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 19,593 |
| Coordinates | 34.8790500, -76.9013300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Havelock (-76.90133, 34.87905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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