How far is Jacksonville, NC from Statesville, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Statesville, NC is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (334 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Statesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Statesville.
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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
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
2757 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 21: Statesville
1433 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Sullivan Road
676 ft · 14 sec · Sullivan Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Sullivan Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road
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Turn slight right onto Davie Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Davie Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trade Street
965 ft · 23 sec · South Trade Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
740 ft · 21 sec · East Front Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
15 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Statesville.
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
Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 39m
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 then Partly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Statesville?
The road trip is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Morrisville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from Jacksonville and 133 miles from Statesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.5 miles (334 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Sunny near Statesville.
Stop Ideas Near Morrisville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
The Town Hall Grill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Statesville. Straight-line distance: 207.55 mi (334.02 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 Statesville
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 28,045 |
| Coordinates | 35.7826400, -80.8873000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Statesville (-80.8873, 35.78264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $37.15 | $74.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $41.54 | $83.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $52.75 | $105.51 |
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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