How far is Mocksville, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Mocksville, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 247 miles (397.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.01 mi
03h 51m
Flight
193.28 mi
311.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.28 mi
Kilometers
311.05 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.01 mi
Kilometers
397.52 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Sun, May 24, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Mocksville
Sun, May 24, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mocksville
2026-05-24T13:13
Arrive Jacksonville
Sun, May 24, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mocksville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Mocksville
118.3 mi
01h 55m
To Jacksonville
128.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph ESE
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Today
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Depot Street

    2797 ft · 1 min · East Depot Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road

    17.4 mi · 25 min · Lexington Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 64 East, US 70 East

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East: High Point

    24.5 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    26.3 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington

    2538 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    132 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mocksville 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
60.9 mi · 25%
I 85 Business North
31.9 mi · 13%
US 421 South
26.3 mi · 11%
Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 9%
US 64
21.3 mi · 9%
Lexington Road
17.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

59.6 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
193.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
01h 55m from Mocksville
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mocksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247 miles (397.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Mocksville and 128.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.54 one way or $69.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mocksville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 1.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mocksville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 193.28 mi (311.05 km).

Mocksville

#1 Mocksville

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

Population5,297
Coordinates35.8940300, -80.5614500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: East Depot Street (-80.561449, 35.894059)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
32.99 L · about $34.54
Round trip
$69.08
17.44 gal · 65.98 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.54 $69.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.62 $77.24
Premium $4.78 $41.66 $83.33
Diesel $5.62 $49.04 $98.08

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Mocksville and Jacksonville. The current time is 13:13:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.