How far is Jacksonville, NC from Tarboro, NC?
The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Tarboro, NC is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Tarboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Tarboro.
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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
10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
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Turn right
23 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Kinston Highway
22.6 mi · 31 min · Kinston Highway
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
106 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Goodman Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pink Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Continue on East King Street
2444 ft · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
61 m · 3 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17 mi · 22 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Greenville Southwest Bypass
14.7 mi · 16 min · Greenville Southwest Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 33: Greenville, Tarboro
1672 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Albemarle Avenue
70 m · 4 sec · Albemarle Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Avenue
1552 ft · 47 sec · Albemarle Avenue
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
109 m · 16 sec · West Saint James Street
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Turn right onto Trade Street
7 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Tarboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Kinston Highway
Turn left onto Kinston Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Tarboro?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Jacksonville and 47.5 miles from Tarboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tarboro.
Stop Ideas Near Kinston
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 Kinston.
Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
New Bern, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Tarboro. Straight-line distance: 79.18 mi (127.43 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 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarboro (-77.5358, 35.89682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
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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