How far is Nashville, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Nashville, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Jacksonville.
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Start on North Alston Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Alston Street
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Continue on Old Bailey Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · Old Bailey Highway
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward NC 97: Airport
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-795 South, US 264: Goldsboro, Raleigh, Wilson
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 795 East, US 264 East
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 264 East, I 587 East, I 795 South
1320 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Bypass
14.6 mi · 16 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1517 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Jenny Lind Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Continue on Smith-Grady Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Continue on Smith-Grady Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Jonestown Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway
111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
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Turn right onto Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left
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 Nashville and Jacksonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 264 East
Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Nashville and 63.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near La Grange
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 La Grange.
Goldsboro, NC
Kinston, NC
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 89.56 mi (144.14 km).
#1 Nashville
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 35.9746000, -77.9655400 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.68 | $33.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.68 | $47.35 |
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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