How far is Jacksonville, NC from Henderson, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Henderson, NC is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Henderson.
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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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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
14.8 mi · 16 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Business West, NC 96: Zebulon, Oxford
922 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Arendell Avenue
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Arendell Avenue
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Continue on Zebulon Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Zebulon Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Louisburg Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Louisburg Road
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Continue on US 401
2.6 mi · 3 min · US 401
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Garnett Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Garnett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Garnett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Henderson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Goldsboro Bypass
Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Henderson?
The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Jacksonville and 76.6 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.43 one way or $42.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Fremont
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 Fremont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 121.73 mi (195.9 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 Henderson
City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 15,109 |
| Coordinates | 36.3295900, -78.3991600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-78.39916, 36.32959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.96 | $47.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.85 | $51.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.43 | $60.85 |
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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