How far is Jacksonville, NC from Spring Lake, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Spring Lake, NC is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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 27m.
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.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Spring Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Spring Lake.
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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 · 41 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 right to continue on Lillington Highway
9 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillington Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Spring Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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 near Spring Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Spring Lake?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Jacksonville and 57.7 miles from Spring Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Spring Lake is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Faison
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 Faison.
Goldsboro, NC
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Kinston, NC
Fayetteville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Spring Lake. Straight-line distance: 91.91 mi (147.91 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 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Lake (-78.97281, 35.16794)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
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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