How far is Jacksonville, NC from Selma, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Selma, NC is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Selma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Selma.
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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
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Pine Street
2267 ft · 58 sec · East Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Kornegay Avenue
25 m · 8 sec · North Kornegay Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Selma Pine Level Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Selma Pine Level Road
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Continue on East Anderson Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Anderson Street
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Turn right onto North Pollock Street
20 m · 2 sec · North Pollock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pollock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Selma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Goldsboro Bypass
Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Clear near Selma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Selma?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Seven Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Jacksonville and 43.8 miles from Selma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Clear near Selma.
Stop Ideas Near Seven Springs
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 Seven Springs.
Goldsboro, NC
Kinston, NC
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Selma. Straight-line distance: 72.47 mi (116.63 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 Selma
Town of the United States
| Population | 7,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.5365500, -78.2844400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selma (-78.28444, 35.53655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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