How far is Jacksonville, NC from Holly Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Holly Springs, NC is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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 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 Holly Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Holly Springs.
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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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Turn right onto Nine Foot Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nine Foot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nine Foot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Holly Springs.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Holly Springs?
The road trip is about 36.5 miles (58.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Swansboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Jacksonville and 18.3 miles from Holly Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Holly Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Swansboro
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 Swansboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 29.73 mi (47.84 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 Holly Springs
A town in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 39,882 |
| Coordinates | 34.7993300, -76.9093900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holly Springs (-76.90939, 34.79933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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