How far is Whiteville, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Whiteville, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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 01h 41m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whiteville and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteville and Jacksonville.
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Start on Jefferson Street
20 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Jefferson Street
158 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street
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Take the ramp right
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
21.5 mi · 27 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 Whiteville 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.
Jacksonville Highway
Turn straight onto Jacksonville Highway
30.6 mi · 00h 44m
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 Whiteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whiteville to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Whiteville and 53.4 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whiteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Atkinson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whiteville and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 77.91 mi (125.39 km).
#1 Whiteville
City in North Carolina
| Population | 5,242 |
| Coordinates | 34.3387800, -78.7030700 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.63 | $27.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.24 | $30.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.44 | $32.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
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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