How far is Wendell, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Wendell, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
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.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wendell and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendell and Jacksonville.
-
1
Start on East 3rd Street
2203 ft · 57 sec · East 3rd Street
-
2
Turn right onto South Selma Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Selma Road
-
3
Continue on NC 231
935 ft · 16 sec · NC 231
-
4
Continue on NC 231
3.7 mi · 5 min · NC 231
-
5
Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
-
6
Turn left onto Antioch Church Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Antioch Church Road
-
7
Turn right onto NC 39
1.2 mi · 2 min · NC 39
-
8
Turn left onto Creech Church Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Creech Church Road
-
9
Turn straight onto Old Beulah Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Beulah Road
-
10
Turn left onto Oak Grove Inn Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Oak Grove Inn Road
-
11
Continue on Bizzell Grove Church Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Bizzell Grove Church Road
-
12
Turn left onto Old Rock Quarry Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Old Rock Quarry Road
-
13
Continue on Old Cornwallis Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Cornwallis Road
-
14
Merge left
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
15
Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
-
16
Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
-
17
Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right
1517 ft · 38 sec
-
19
Turn right onto Jenny Lind Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road
-
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
-
21
Continue on Smith-Grady Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Smith-Grady Road
-
22
Continue on Smith-Grady Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road
-
23
Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
-
24
Turn left onto Jonestown Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Jonestown Road
-
25
At the end of the road, turn right
12.6 mi · 17 min
-
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulaville Highway
111 m · 13 sec · Beulaville Highway
-
27
Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Koonce Fork Road
-
28
Turn right onto Richlands Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Richlands Highway
-
29
Turn left
132 m · 8 sec
-
30
Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
-
31
Continue on South Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wendell 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.
Goldsboro Bypass
Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 00h 21m
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 near Wendell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wendell to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 53.7 miles from Wendell and 54.1 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Wendell is Sunny.
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 Wendell and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 88.56 mi (142.53 km).
#1 Wendell
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 9,387 |
| Coordinates | 35.7809900, -78.3697200 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.