How far is Wilson, NC from Jacksonville, NC?
The driving distance from Wilson, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Jacksonville.
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Start on Hines Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hines Street South
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Continue on Nash Street East
916 ft · 19 sec · Nash Street East
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Continue on M.L.K. Jr Parkway
1481 ft · 30 sec · M.L.K. Jr Parkway
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Continue on Nash Street East
8.4 mi · 12 min · Nash Street East
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Continue on Moyton Drive
13.4 mi · 18 min · Moyton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Southeast 2nd Street
12.7 mi · 19 min · Southeast 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Vernon Avenue
2910 ft · 46 sec · West Vernon Avenue
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Turn right onto Old Pink Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Turn left onto Goodman Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Goodman Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Avenue
106 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right
22.8 mi · 32 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 Wilson and Jacksonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
22.8 mi · 00h 32m
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 Wilson and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 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?
Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Wilson and 49.7 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilson and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Kinston
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 Kinston.
Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
New Bern, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.23 km).
#1 Wilson
County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 49,643 |
| Coordinates | 35.7212700, -77.9155400 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
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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