How far is Weddington, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Weddington, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Halfway Point
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County seat in North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weddington and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weddington and Jacksonville.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Weddington Road
563 ft · 44 sec · Weddington Road
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Continue on Weddington Road
746 ft · 13 sec · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weddington Road
24 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Weddington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Weddington Road
38 m · 2 sec · Weddington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weddington Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road
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Turn left onto M L King Jr Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard
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Continue on Dickerson Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Boulevard
5.2 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14.9 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
42.1 mi · 49 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit left toward General Howe Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · General Howe Road
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Continue on General Howell Road
1320 ft · 21 sec · General Howell Road
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Continue on Gen Howe Road
7.9 mi · 11 min · Gen Howe Road
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Malpass Corner Road
8.2 mi · 11 min · Malpass Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto North Walker Street
540 ft · 15 sec · North Walker Street
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Turn right onto East Bridges Street
1039 ft · 25 sec · East Bridges Street
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Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway
30.6 mi · 43 min · Jacksonville Highway
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Continue straight
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 Weddington and Jacksonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Weddington and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weddington to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Lumberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.4 miles from Weddington and 129.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weddington and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Lumberton
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 Lumberton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weddington and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 189.67 mi (305.24 km).
#1 Weddington
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 11,389 |
| Coordinates | 35.0223700, -80.7609000 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.22 | $68.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.27 | $76.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.59 | $97.18 |
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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