How far is Jacksonville, NC from Kill Devil Hills, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Martin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Kill Devil Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Kill Devil Hills.
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Start on Marine Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on New Bern Highway
28.6 mi · 35 min · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North, US 70 East: New Bern, Morehead City
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
10.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
28.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn right
16.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
14 mi · 21 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
157 m · 11 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Continue on South Croatan Highway
9.8 mi · 16 min · South Croatan Highway
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1263 ft · 40 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Creek Street
646 ft · 28 sec · Creek Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Creek Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Kill Devil Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 64 East
Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Kill Devil Hills?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Jamesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Jacksonville and 90.2 miles from Kill Devil Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Kill Devil Hills is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesville
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 Jamesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Kill Devil Hills. Straight-line distance: 132.45 mi (213.15 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 Kill Devil Hills
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,413 |
| Coordinates | 36.0307200, -75.6760100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kill Devil Hills (-75.67601, 36.03072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.21 | $56.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.82 | $71.65 |
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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