How far is Jacksonville, NC from Whiteville, NC?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, NC to Whiteville, NC is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.39 mi
02h 03m
Flight
77.91 mi
125.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.91 mi
Kilometers
125.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.39 mi
Kilometers
142.25 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whiteville
Sun, May 24, 4:38 PM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Sun, May 24, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-05-24T14:34
Arrive Whiteville
Sun, May 24, 4:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Atkinson
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Jacksonville
44.2 mi
01h 01m
To Whiteville
44.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Today
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Burgaw Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Burgaw Highway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Bridges Street

    1308 ft · 37 sec · East Bridges Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 17 sec · North Walker Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Wilmington Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Wilmington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Borough Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Borough Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    21.5 mi · 27 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Burgaw Highway
30.6 mi · 35%
Andrew Jackson Highway
21.8 mi · 25%
Borough Road
8.66 mi · 10%
Malpass Corner Road
8.18 mi · 9%
East Wilmington Street
3.24 mi · 4%
Richlands Highway
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Burgaw Highway

Continue on Burgaw Highway

30.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkinson
01h 01m from Jacksonville
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Jacksonville and 44.2 miles from Whiteville.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atkinson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkinson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Wilmington, NC

41 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

73 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

88 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

96 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Whiteville. Straight-line distance: 77.91 mi (125.39 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Whiteville

City in North Carolina

Population5,242
Coordinates34.3387800, -78.7030700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-77.43024, 34.75405)
End: Whiteville (-78.70307, 34.33878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.78 $14.91 $29.81
Diesel $5.62 $17.55 $35.09

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 Whiteville. The current time is 14:34:27.

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.