How far is Jacksonville, NC from Oak Island, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Oak Island, NC is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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.
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Oak Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Oak Island.
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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
24.9 mi · 27 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
8.4 mi · 12 min · Ocean Highway East
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Turn left onto Old Ocean Highway
1768 ft · 35 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Ocean Highway
2380 ft · 42 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Turn left onto Midway Road Southeast
6.4 mi · 9 min · Midway Road Southeast
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Continue on Middleton Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Middleton Street
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Continue on South Middleton Avenue
1405 ft · 34 sec · South Middleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Middleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Oak Island.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Oak Island?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Murraysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Jacksonville and 42.9 miles from Oak Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Island.
Stop Ideas Near Murraysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Founders Park
Lanier Parking
Leland Police-Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murraysville.
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Jacksonville, NC
Havelock, NC
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Oak Island. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 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 Oak Island
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,735 |
| Coordinates | 33.9165600, -78.1611100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oak Island (-78.16111, 33.91656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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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