How far is Waxhaw, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Waxhaw, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
237.09 mi
04h 00m
Flight
188.24 mi
302.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.24 mi
Kilometers
302.95 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.09 mi
Kilometers
381.56 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Waxhaw
Thu, Apr 23, 4:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waxhaw
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waxhaw
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
Proctorville
NC

Human settlement in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Waxhaw
113.8 mi
02h 00m
To Jacksonville
123.2 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Piney Green as the closest live forecast in the Onslow County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East South Main Street

    2495 ft · 42 sec · East South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Waxhaw Highway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Waxhaw Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Waxhaw Highway

    61 m · 3 sec · Waxhaw Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Waxhaw Highway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Waxhaw Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Franklin Street

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Franklin Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Roosevelt Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward General Howe Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road

  22. 22

    Continue on General Howell Road

    1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Gen Howe Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Malpass Corner Road

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Walker Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Bridges Street

    1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Jacksonville Highway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    132 m · 8 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waxhaw 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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
78.6 mi · 33%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 14%
Jacksonville Highway
30.7 mi · 13%
G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 5%
Waxhaw Highway
10.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

42.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
188.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Proctorville
02h 00m from Waxhaw
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waxhaw and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.1 miles (381.6 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Proctorville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Waxhaw and 123.2 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.15 one way or $66.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waxhaw and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Stop Ideas Near Proctorville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Proctorville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Proctorville.

RAIL

Dillon

31 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

66 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Florence

73 mi away
805 East Day Street
RAIL

Hamlet

76 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waxhaw and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 188.24 mi (302.95 km).

Waxhaw

#1 Waxhaw

Town in Union County, North Carolina, USA

Population17,987
Coordinates34.9245900, -80.7434000
Altitude202
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 South Main Street (-80.743425, 34.924748)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.67 L · about $33.15
Round trip
$66.31
16.74 gal · 63.34 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.15 $66.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.07 $74.14
Premium $4.78 $39.99 $79.98
Diesel $5.62 $47.07 $94.15

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waxhaw and Jacksonville. The current time is 20:22:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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