How far is Jacksonville, NC from Lumberton, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Lumberton, NC is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Lumberton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Lumberton.
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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 Burgaw Highway
28.6 mi · 40 min · Burgaw Highway
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Take the ramp left
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 117: Wallace
1389 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
2721 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto Willard Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Willard Road
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Turn right onto Wilmington Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Highway
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Turn left onto Tomahawk Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Tomahawk Highway
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Keep slight right
73 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto Peanut Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Peanut Road
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.4 mi · 25 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
54 m · 3 sec · North Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
1092 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Lumberton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Burgaw Highway
Continue on Burgaw Highway
28.6 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Lumberton?
The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Harrells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Jacksonville and 54.2 miles from Lumberton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.13 one way or $30.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Lumberton.
Stop Ideas Near Harrells
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 Harrells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lumberton. Straight-line distance: 90.27 mi (145.27 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 Lumberton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 20,239 |
| Coordinates | 34.6183400, -79.0104500 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lumberton (-79.01045, 34.61834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.48 | $42.97 |
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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