How far is Laurinburg, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Laurinburg, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
155.6 mi
02h 30m
Flight
115.38 mi
185.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.6 mi
Kilometers
250.41 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Laurinburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurinburg
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurinburg
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
Bolton
NC

Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States

From Laurinburg
73.2 mi
01h 15m
To Jacksonville
82.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Piney Green as the closest live forecast in the Onslow County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    12 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward General Howe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on General Howell Road

    1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gen Howe Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Bridges Street

    1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Jacksonville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    132 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
47.3 mi · 30%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 22%
Jacksonville Highway
30.7 mi · 20%
Malpass Corner Road
8.18 mi · 5%
Gen Howe Road
7.87 mi · 5%
General Howe Road
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

42.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
01h 15m from Laurinburg
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Laurinburg and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Laurinburg and 82.5 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bolton, 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 Bolton.

BUS

Wilmington, NC

49 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Dillon

90 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

93 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

102 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurinburg and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.68 km).

Laurinburg

#1 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-79.462853, 34.774061)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurinburg and Jacksonville. The current time is 21:33:15.

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.