How far is Jacksonville, NC from New Bern, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to New Bern, NC is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 New Bern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and New Bern.
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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
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1637 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1445 ft · 33 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1214 ft · 26 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Queen Street
991 ft · 31 sec · Queen Street
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Turn slight right onto Pollock Street
2683 ft · 1 min · Pollock Street
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Turn left onto Metcalf Street
149 m · 22 sec · Metcalf Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
121 m · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and New Bern.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Bern Highway
Continue on New Bern Highway
28.6 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Bern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to New Bern?
The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Pollocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Jacksonville and 19.9 miles from New Bern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near New Bern.
Stop Ideas Near Pollocksville
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 Pollocksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and New Bern. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 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 New Bern
City in and county seat of Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 29,940 |
| Coordinates | 35.1084900, -77.0441100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Bern (-77.04411, 35.10849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
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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