How far is Jacksonville, NC from Roanoke Rapids, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Roanoke Rapids, NC is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Wayne County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Roanoke Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Roanoke Rapids.
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Start on Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
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Turn right
23 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kinston Highway
12.4 mi · 17 min · Kinston Highway
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Smith-Grady Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Continue on Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Jenny Lind Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road
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Take the ramp left
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
14.8 mi · 16 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
2017 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon
1010 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway
606 ft · 17 sec · Julian R Allsbrook Highway
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto Roanoke Avenue
2172 ft · 1 min · Roanoke Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roanoke Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Roanoke Rapids.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Roanoke Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Roanoke Rapids?
The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Pikeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Jacksonville and 74.1 miles from Roanoke Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Jacksonville and Sunny near Roanoke Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Pikeville
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 Pikeville.
Goldsboro, NC
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Roanoke Rapids. Straight-line distance: 118.64 mi (190.94 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 Roanoke Rapids
City in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,186 |
| Coordinates | 36.4615400, -77.6541500 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roanoke Rapids (-77.65415, 36.46154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.21 | $46.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.04 | $50.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
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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