How far is Jacksonville, NC from Stokesdale, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Stokesdale, NC is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
215.21 mi
04h 21m
Flight
176.24 mi
283.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.24 mi
Kilometers
283.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.21 mi
Kilometers
346.35 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stokesdale
Sun, May 24, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, May 24, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-24T00:15
Arrive Stokesdale
Sun, May 24, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
8:18 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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Jacksonville
107.6 mi
02h 10m
To Stokesdale
107.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Sunday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Stokesdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Stokesdale.

  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

    1871 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 785 North, I 840 West

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220: Battleground Avenue

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 North

    124 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Battleground Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Battleground Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Battleground Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Stokesdale, Reidsville

    1809 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 68

    24 m · 1 sec · State Highway 68

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 68

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Stokesdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
150 mi · 70%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 7%
Greensboro Urban Loop
13.6 mi · 6%
Battleground Avenue
7.9 mi · 4%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 3%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 3%
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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
02h 10m from Jacksonville
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stokesdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Stokesdale?

The road trip is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Jacksonville and 107.6 miles from Stokesdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.06 one way or $60.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacksonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Stokesdale.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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 Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.9 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
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Stokesdale. Straight-line distance: 176.24 mi (283.63 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Stokesdale

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.2370800, -79.9794800
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Stokesdale (-79.97948, 36.23708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.59 gal
28.75 L · about $30.06
Round trip
$60.13
15.18 gal · 57.5 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 134.9 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.06 $60.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.62 $67.23
Premium $4.78 $36.27 $72.53
Diesel $5.62 $42.69 $85.37

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Stokesdale. The current time is 00:15:34.

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.