How far is Woodfin, NC from Jacksonville, NC?

The driving distance from Woodfin, NC to Jacksonville, NC is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.1 miles (478.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
371.2 mi
05h 39m
Flight
297.13 mi
478.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.13 mi
Kilometers
478.18 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.2 mi
Kilometers
597.39 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksonville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Return by in Woodfin
Fri, Oct 16, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodfin
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive Jacksonville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 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
5:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodfin
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
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Woodfin
182.5 mi
02h 49m
To Jacksonville
188.7 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
Jacksonville Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
90°F
Thursday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottage Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Cottage Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Elk Mountain Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1880 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1145 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1142 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Billy Graham Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    157.8 mi · 3 hr

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    26.3 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington

    2538 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  25. 25

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  26. 26

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left

    132 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Richlands Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on South Marine Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Marine Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marine Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodfin and Jacksonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Graham Freeway
163 mi · 44%
I 40 East
60.9 mi · 16%
US 421 South
26.3 mi · 7%
Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 6%
US 64
21.3 mi · 6%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Billy Graham Freeway

Merge slight left

158 mi · 03h 00m

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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.1 mi
297.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
02h 49m from Woodfin
Leave By
5:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodfin and Sunny near Jacksonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.5 miles from Woodfin and 188.7 miles from Jacksonville.

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

The direct path is about 297.1 miles (478.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 5:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.18 one way or $98.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Forest Oaks, 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 Forest Oaks.

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodfin and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 297.13 mi (478.18 km).

Woodfin

#1 Woodfin

City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population6,679
Coordinates35.6334400, -82.5820700
Altitude645
CountryUnited States
Jacksonville

#2 Jacksonville

The most populous city in Onslow County, North Carolina.

Population76,284
Coordinates34.7540500, -77.4302400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottage Street (-82.582092, 35.633157)
End: Marine Boulevard (-77.43026, 34.754117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 597 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.1 gal
49.58 L · about $49.18
Round trip
$98.35
26.2 gal · 99.16 L
Estimated CO2
116.4 kg one way
Round trip: 232.8 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $49.18 $98.35
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.41 $110.83
Premium $4.63 $60.59 $121.18
Diesel $5.72 $74.92 $149.84

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodfin and Jacksonville. The current time is 15:22:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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