How far is Murraysville, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Murraysville, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murraysville and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Murrayville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Murrayville Road
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Turn right onto Quail Woods Road
1284 ft · 35 sec · Quail Woods Road
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Turn left onto Dove Field Drive
135 m · 17 sec · Dove Field Drive
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Turn left onto Courtney Pines Road
1891 ft · 57 sec · Courtney Pines Road
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Turn left onto Torchwood Boulevard
1547 ft · 55 sec · Torchwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Military Cutoff Road
1162 ft · 22 sec · Military Cutoff Road
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Turn slight left
133 m · 25 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Military Cutoff Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Military Cutoff Road
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Keep slight right to continue on NC 140 East: Jacksonville, New Bern
2111 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Continue on Market Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · Market Street
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Continue straight
29.8 mi · 42 min
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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 Murraysville and Jacksonville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Market Street
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29.8 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Murraysville and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murraysville to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Holly Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Murraysville and 21.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murraysville and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Holly Ridge
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 Holly Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murraysville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 39.59 mi (63.71 km).
#1 Murraysville
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,215 |
| Coordinates | 34.2957200, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
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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