Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Michael Ken
The drive from Goldsboro, NC to Jacksonville, NC covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 258, Richlands Highway, NC 111 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on US 258. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Goldsboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
The drive from Goldsboro, NC to Jacksonville, NC covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
141 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
142 ft
~32.9 mi in
Elevation Range
128 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near NC 111.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (NC 111): Navigation decision point; at 13 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.8 miles (Hardy Bridge Road): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NC 111
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NC 11
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 258 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Richlands Highway | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| NC 111 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Smith-Grady Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| NC 11 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Jonestown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US 70 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Hardy Bridge Road | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsboro, NC and Jacksonville, NC.
Start on US 70 Business; US 117 Business
Turn left onto US 117 Business
Turn right onto NC 111
Take the ramp onto NC 111
Continue on US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
Take the exit
Turn right onto NC 903
At end of road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road
Continue on Smith-Grady Road
Continue on Smith-Grady Road
Turn right onto NC 11
Turn left onto Jonestown Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 258
At end of road, turn right onto NC 24
Turn sharp left onto Koonce Fork Road
Turn right onto US 258; NC 24
Turn left
Turn slight right onto US 258; NC 24 Business
Continue on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Goldsboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Goldsboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Goldsboro, NC · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 67.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Goldsboro, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Jacksonville, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jacksonville, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.79 one way
$21.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| premium | $4.78 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.97 | $29.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Goldsboro on Saturday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
5:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Brices Creek, NC
34 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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