How far is Jacksonville, NC from Murraysville, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Murraysville, NC is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Murraysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Murraysville.
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Start on Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
24.9 mi · 35 min · Wilmington Highway
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
3 mi · 3 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 417 South
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Torchwood Boulevard
1533 ft · 57 sec · Torchwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Courtney Pines Road
1891 ft · 54 sec · Courtney Pines Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dove Field Drive
135 m · 13 sec · Dove Field Drive
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Turn right onto Quail Woods Road
1284 ft · 39 sec · Quail Woods Road
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Turn left onto Murrayville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Murrayville Road
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Murraysville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wilmington Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway
24.9 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny near Murraysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Murraysville?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 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?
Holly Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Jacksonville and 23.4 miles from Murraysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Murraysville is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Ridge
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 Holly Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Murraysville. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.71 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 Murraysville
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,215 |
| Coordinates | 34.2957200, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murraysville (-77.84748, 34.29572)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.28 | $18.56 |
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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