How far is Jacksonville, NC from Walkertown, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Walkertown, NC is about 354.4 miles (570.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.35 mi
07h 01m
Flight
283.98 mi
457.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.98 mi
Kilometers
457.02 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.35 mi
Kilometers
570.27 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walkertown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-15T11:04
Arrive Walkertown
Wed, Apr 15, 6:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Alamance
NC

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Jacksonville
177 mi
03h 30m
To Walkertown
177.3 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    141.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Black Mountain

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Charlotte Street

    115 m · 13 sec · Charlotte Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Charlotte Street

    881 ft · 30 sec · Charlotte Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    786 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montreat Road

    1666 ft · 41 sec · Montreat Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto North Fork Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Fork Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Fork Right Fork Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · North Fork Right Fork Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Fork Right Fork Road

    2570 ft · 2 min · North Fork Right Fork Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Penland Cove Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Penland Cove Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penland Cove Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kenansville Bypass
170 mi · 48%
I 40 West
142 mi · 40%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 4%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 2%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 2%
Hallsville Road
4.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

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

142 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
284 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alamance
03h 30m from Jacksonville
Leave By
9:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Jacksonville and Sunny near Walkertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 354.4 miles (570.3 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177 miles from Jacksonville and 177.3 miles from Walkertown.

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

The direct path is about 284 miles (457 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.51 one way or $99.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Jacksonville and Sunny near Walkertown.

Stop Ideas Near Alamance

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 Alamance and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Burlington

8 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

31 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

48 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

52 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Walkertown. Straight-line distance: 283.98 mi (457.02 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Walkertown

City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,290
Coordinates35.6534500, -82.3390100
Altitude773
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Walkertown (-82.33901, 35.65345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.33 L · about $49.51
Round trip
$99.02
25 gal · 94.66 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.51 $99.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.36 $110.73
Premium $4.78 $59.72 $119.45
Diesel $5.62 $70.30 $140.60

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Walkertown. The current time is 11:04:43.

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.