How far is Jacksonville, NC from Reidsville, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Reidsville, NC is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.73 mi
04h 03m
Flight
167.34 mi
269.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.34 mi
Kilometers
269.31 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.73 mi
Kilometers
324.66 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reidsville
Mon, May 25, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Mon, May 25, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-25T00:29
Arrive Reidsville
Mon, May 25, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Jacksonville
100.8 mi
02h 01m
To Reidsville
100.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Memorial Day
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Reidsville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Reidsville.

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Graham, Chapel Hill

    1360 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Harden Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Harden Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Harden Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Harden Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Harden Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight

    5 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ossipee Road

    22 mi · 27 min · Ossipee Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Richardson Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Richardson Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Scales Street

    2956 ft · 54 sec · South Scales Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Scales Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
133 mi · 66%
Ossipee Road
22 mi · 11%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 7%
East Harden Street
6.6 mi · 3%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 3%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Kenansville Bypass

Keep slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
02h 01m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Reidsville?

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Jacksonville and 100.8 miles from Reidsville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.20 one way or $56.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Reidsville.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Reidsville. Straight-line distance: 167.34 mi (269.31 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Reidsville

City in North Carolina, United States

Population13,993
Coordinates36.3548600, -79.6644700
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Reidsville (-79.66447, 36.35486)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.95 L · about $28.20
Round trip
$56.40
14.24 gal · 53.9 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.20 $56.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.53 $63.07
Premium $4.78 $34.02 $68.04
Diesel $5.62 $40.04 $80.09

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Reidsville. The current time is 00:29:32.

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.