How far is Wake Forest, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Wake Forest, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 16m.
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.
City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Forest and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Forest and Jacksonville.
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Start on Front Street
48 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Avenue
73 m · 12 sec · East Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto North White Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North White Street
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Turn right onto Royal Mill Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Royal Mill Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Oak Grove Church Road
42 m · 3 sec · Oak Grove Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oak Grove Church Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oak Grove Church Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Zebulon Road
41 m · 2 sec · Zebulon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Zebulon Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Zebulon Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Zebulon Road
9.3 mi · 11 min · Zebulon Road
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Continue on North Arendell Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Arendell Avenue
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Take the exit left toward US 64 East, US 264 East
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
2686 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
23.2 mi · 25 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 Wake Forest 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 64 East
Keep slight right
23.2 mi · 00h 25m
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 Wake Forest and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Forest to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Goldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Wake Forest and 62.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wake Forest and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Goldsboro
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 Goldsboro.
Goldsboro, NC
Selma–Smithfield
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Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Forest and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 104.27 mi (167.81 km).
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
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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