How far is Lumberton, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Lumberton, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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 10m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lumberton and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton and Jacksonville.
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Start on North Water Street
1063 ft · 21 sec · North Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Elizabethtown Road
25 m · 2 sec · West Elizabethtown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Elizabethtown Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Elizabethtown Road
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Continue straight
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left
124 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Peanut Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Peanut Road
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Turn right onto West Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Poplar Street
7.3 mi · 10 min · North Poplar Street
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Turn right
19.3 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Wilmington Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Highway
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Turn left onto Willard Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · Willard Road
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1444 ft · 23 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 53: Burgaw, Jacksonville
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
28.8 mi · 40 min
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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 Lumberton and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
28.8 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny leaving Lumberton and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lumberton to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Harrells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Lumberton and 75.5 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.3 miles (145.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lumberton and Mostly Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Harrells
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 Harrells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 90.27 mi (145.27 km).
#1 Lumberton
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 20,239 |
| Coordinates | 34.6183400, -79.0104500 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.14 | $36.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.88 | $43.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.76 | $51.52 |
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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