How far is Jacksonville, NC from Rolesville, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Rolesville, NC is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Rolesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Rolesville.
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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
42.6 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Business West, NC 96: Zebulon, Oxford
922 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Arendell Avenue
1.1 km · 47 sec · North Arendell Avenue
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Continue on Zebulon Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Zebulon Road
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Turn left onto Fowler Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Fowler Road
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Turn right onto Rolesville Road
1444 ft · 27 sec · Rolesville Road
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Continue on East Young Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Young Street
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Merge slight left onto Louisburg Road
625 ft · 10 sec · Louisburg Road
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Take the exit slight left
64 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Louisburg Road
659 ft · 10 sec · Louisburg Road
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Take the exit slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Young Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Young Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Rolesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Goldsboro Bypass
Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Rolesville?
The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Elroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Jacksonville and 61.3 miles from Rolesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.
Stop Ideas Near Elroy
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 Elroy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Rolesville. Straight-line distance: 99.39 mi (159.95 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 Rolesville
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,882 |
| Coordinates | 35.9232100, -78.4575000 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolesville (-78.4575, 35.92321)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.69 | $41.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
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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