How far is Jacksonville, NC from Southern Pines, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Southern Pines, NC is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Southern Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Southern Pines.
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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
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
31.6 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
1455 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Harnett-Dunn Highway
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Turn left onto Warren Mill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Warren Mill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Warren Mill Road
2799 ft · 44 sec · Warren Mill Road
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Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
11.7 mi · 14 min · Fayetteville Outer Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Murchison Road, Spring Lake
1059 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Murchison Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Vass Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Vass Road
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Continue on Lobelia Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Lobelia Road
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Turn left onto Lakebay Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Lakebay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Youngs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Youngs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
892 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
2634 ft · 1 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Southern Pines.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Kenansville Bypass
Take the exit right
31.6 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Southern Pines?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Newton Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Jacksonville and 72.5 miles from Southern Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jacksonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Newton Grove
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 Newton Grove.
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Goldsboro, NC
Fayetteville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 114.82 mi (184.78 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 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.24 | $40.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.63 | $45.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
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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