How far is Kill Devil Hills, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Martin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kill Devil Hills and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kill Devil Hills and Jacksonville.
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Start on Creek Street
646 ft · 31 sec · Creek Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1263 ft · 38 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Croatan Highway
9.8 mi · 16 min · North Croatan Highway
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Continue on Washington Baum Bridge
20.7 mi · 28 min · Washington Baum Bridge
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Keep slight left
57.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn left onto Andrews Street
16.9 mi · 24 min · Andrews Street
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Merge slight left
738 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit slight left
117 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
22.2 mi · 28 min
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Turn slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Weyerhaeuser Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Weyerhaeuser Road
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Continue on Washington Post Road
6.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Post Road
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Take the exit slight right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
30.2 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Marine Boulevard
1930 ft · 41 sec · North Marine Boulevard
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Continue on North Marine Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · North Marine Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kill Devil Hills and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Washington Baum Bridge
Keep slight left
57.8 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kill Devil Hills to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 181.4 miles (291.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Jamesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills and 90.8 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Kill Devil Hills is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesville
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 Jamesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kill Devil Hills and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 132.45 mi (213.15 km).
#1 Kill Devil Hills
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,413 |
| Coordinates | 36.0307200, -75.6760100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.
| Population | 76,284 |
| Coordinates | 34.7540500, -77.4302400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.99 | $71.99 |
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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