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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.88 mi
05h 15m
Flight
207.55 mi
334.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.55 mi
Kilometers
334.02 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.88 mi
Kilometers
427.89 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Statesville
Sun, May 31, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, May 31, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-30T23:31
Arrive Statesville
Sun, May 31, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Morrisville
NC

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

From Jacksonville
132.8 mi
02h 37m
To Statesville
133 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Tonight
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2757 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 21: Statesville

    1433 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Sullivan Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Sullivan Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Sullivan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Sullivan Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Davie Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Davie Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Trade Street

    965 ft · 23 sec · South Trade Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    740 ft · 21 sec · East Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Center Street

    15 m · 2 sec · South Center Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
170 mi · 64%
I 40 West
54.8 mi · 21%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 5%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 2%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 2%
Hallsville Road
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
207.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrisville
02h 37m from Jacksonville
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morrisville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 3.5 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrisville.

RAIL

Cary

6 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

11 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

17 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

21 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Statesville. Straight-line distance: 207.55 mi (334.02 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Statesville

#2 Statesville

City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States

Population28,045
Coordinates35.7826400, -80.8873000
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Statesville (-80.8873, 35.78264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.51 L · about $37.15
Round trip
$74.31
18.76 gal · 71.02 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Statesville. The current time is 23:31:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.