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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.75 mi
01h 08m
Flight
39.59 mi
63.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.59 mi
Kilometers
63.71 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.75 mi
Kilometers
75.24 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murraysville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T00:37
Arrive Murraysville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Holly Ridge
NC

City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Jacksonville
23.4 mi
00h 34m
To Murraysville
23.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Wilmington Highway

    24.9 mi · 35 min · Wilmington Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    3 mi · 3 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 417 South

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Torchwood Boulevard

    1533 ft · 57 sec · Torchwood Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Courtney Pines Road

    1891 ft · 54 sec · Courtney Pines Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dove Field Drive

    135 m · 13 sec · Dove Field Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Quail Woods Road

    1284 ft · 39 sec · Quail Woods Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Murrayville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Murrayville Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Murraysville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilmington Highway
38.6 mi · 83%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
3.01 mi · 6%
NC 417 South
2.17 mi · 5%
Marine Boulevard
1.11 mi · 2%
Murrayville Road
0.87 mi · 2%
Courtney Pines Road
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Ridge
00h 34m from Jacksonville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holly Ridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Ridge.

BUS

Jacksonville, NC

31 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

40 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Havelock, NC

72 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Morehead City, NC

81 mi away
1001 Arendell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Murraysville. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.71 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Murraysville

#2 Murraysville

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population14,215
Coordinates34.2957200, -77.8474800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Murraysville (-77.84748, 34.29572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.24 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.3 gal · 12.48 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Murraysville. The current time is 00:37:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.