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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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 30m.
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.
Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
12 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit left toward General Howe Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road
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Continue on General Howell Road
1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road
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Continue on Gen Howe Road
7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Malpass Corner Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Walker Street
540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street
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Turn right onto East Bridges Street
1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street
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Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway
30.6 mi · 43 min · Jacksonville Highway
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Continue straight
132 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on South Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 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 Laurinburg and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurinburg and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.68 km).
#1 Laurinburg
City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,896 |
| Coordinates | 34.7740500, -79.4628200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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