How far is Leland, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

Fastest route

The distance from Leland, North Carolina to Jacksonville, North Carolina is approximately 62.3 miles (100.2 kilometers). The fastest route, considering traffic conditions, is via Hwy 17 N/N US 17, which takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Directions

  1. Get on I-140 in Navassa from Grandiflora Dr, Lanvale Rd, and Mt Misery Rd NE. 🚗
    • Head west on Pine Harvest Dr toward Pemberton Dr.
    • Turn right onto Grandiflora Dr.
    • Turn right onto Lanvale Rd.
    • Continue onto Mt Misery Rd NE.
    • Turn right onto the ramp to Navassa.
  2. Continue on I-140. Take Hwy 17 N/N US 17 to S Marine Blvd in Jacksonville. 🛣️
    • Continue onto Hwy 17 N/Market St/N US 17.
    • Continue to follow Hwy 17 N/N US 17.
    • Keep left to continue on US-17 BUS N.
    • Continue straight onto S Marine Blvd.
    • Pass by McDonald's (on the right in 0.3 mi).

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚦 Check real-time traffic conditions before starting your journey to avoid delays.
  • 🛣️ Stay on Hwy 17 N/N US 17 for the quickest route.
  • 🚗 Take I-140 to save time and reach your destination faster.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.84 mi
01h 04m
Flight
49.06 mi
78.95 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.06 mi
Kilometers
78.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.84 mi
Kilometers
94.69 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, May 14, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Leland
Thu, May 14, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leland
2026-05-14T04:25
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, May 14, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leland
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
Topsail Beach
NC

Human settlement in Pender County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Leland
29.6 mi
00h 32m
To Jacksonville
29.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Thursday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Road Northeast

    86 m · 14 sec · Post Office Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Road Northeast

    83 m · 12 sec · Lincoln Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Village Road

    944 ft · 19 sec · Village Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Leland School Road Northeast

    1 km · 1 min · Leland School Road Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Misery Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Misery Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Market Street

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    29.8 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
38.8 mi · 66%
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
16.9 mi · 29%
Mount Misery Road Northeast
1.36 mi · 2%
South Marine Boulevard
1.15 mi · 2%
Leland School Road Northeast
0.62 mi · 1%
Village Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Market Street

Continue straight

29.8 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topsail Beach
00h 32m from Leland
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Leland and Rain Showers near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Topsail Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Leland and 29.3 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.24 one way or $16.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Leland and Rain Showers near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Topsail Beach

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

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

BUS

Wilmington, NC

26 mi away
505 Cando St
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

47 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Havelock, NC

87 mi away
201 Tourist Center Drive
BUS

Morehead City, NC

93 mi away
1001 Arendell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leland and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 49.06 mi (78.95 km).

Leland

#1 Leland

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

Population25,647
Coordinates34.2562800, -78.0447100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Office Road Northeast (-78.044691, 34.256219)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $8.24
Round trip
$16.48
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.24 $16.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.21 $18.42
Premium $4.78 $9.94 $19.88
Diesel $5.62 $11.70 $23.40

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Leland and Jacksonville. The current time is 04:25:13.

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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.