Connecting Hope Mills to Jacksonville, this 106.2-mile journey is a straightforward transit across southeastern North Carolina. Expect to spend approximately two hours behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. With a projected fuel cost of about $17, it is an affordable route for a quick getaway or a necessary commute. You will navigate a mix of local connectors and major thoroughfares to reach the coast. Because the entire drive takes place within the southeastern region of the state, the transition between these two points is relatively seamless and efficient.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Hope Mills, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 105.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will start by navigating smaller connectors like Chicken Foot Road before transitioning onto sections of I-95 North and finally settling into the flow of NC 24. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a drive that demands more active engagement and attention to local road patterns than a high-speed freeway trek. The character of the road shifts as you move away from the Hope Mills area and maneuver toward the coast, offering a consistent, hands-on driving experience for the full 106.2 miles.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
152 ft14 ft
Total Climb
139 ft
Total Descent
237 ft
Highest Point
152 ft
~45.2 mi in
Elevation Range
138 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 24 and NC 111. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 105.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward NC 24: Clinton, Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 24: Clinton, Fayetteville
6
12.7 mi into trip|~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 24 East: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 52 A
Toward NC 24 East: Clinton
5
13.7 mi into trip|~18m in|NC 24
Merge onto NC 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
42.1 mi into trip|~59m in|NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24 toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hope Mills, NC and Jacksonville, NC, road signs point toward Fayetteville and Kenansville.
Fayetteville
12.4 mi in|~15m
Kenansville
62.7 mi in|~1h 27m|via NC 24
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 24
36.8 mi
49m
NC 111
14.4 mi
21m
Turkey Highway
9.4 mi
13m
I 95
9.4 mi
10m
Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi
8m
Richlands Highway
6.3 mi
9m
NC 50
5.1 mi
6m
Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 36.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills, NC and Jacksonville, NC.
1
Start on SR1596
1.9 mi·3 min·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on SR1596
0.8 mi·1 min·Chicken Foot Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 95 North: Benson
4
Merge onto I 95
9.4 mi·10 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward NC 24: Clinton, Fayetteville
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 52 AToward NC 24 East: Clinton
7
Merge onto NC 24
27 mi·36 min·NC 24
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NC 24
1.7 mi·3 min·Sunset Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto NC 24
0.2 mi·22 sec·NC 24
Toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
10
Merge onto US 421; US 701; NC 24
0.7 mi·47 sec·Faircloth Freeway
11
Take the exit onto NC 24
1.4 mi·2 min·NC 24
Toward NC 24 East: Warsaw
12
Turn right onto East Railroad Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Railroad Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto NC 24
9.4 mi·13 min·Turkey Highway
14
Take the exit onto NC 24
8.2 mi·9 min·NC 24
15
Take the exit onto NC 24
0.3 mi·47 sec·NC 24
Toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
16
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
4.1 mi·5 min·South Kenansville Bypass
17
Turn right onto D S Williams Road
0.9 mi·1 min·D S Williams Road
18
Turn right onto NC 50
5.1 mi·6 min·NC 50
19
Turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi·5 min·Hallsville Road
20
Turn right onto SR 1800
6.3 mi·8 min·Jackson Store Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NC 111
14 mi·21 min·NC 111
22
Merge onto US 258; NC 24
5.0 mi·7 min·Richlands Highway
23
Turn left
433 ft·8 sec
24
Turn slight right onto US 258; NC 24 Business
1.3 mi·2 min·Richlands Highway
25
Continue on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·South Marine Boulevard
26
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
Trip Plan
Given the two-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no scheduled stops required for this 106.2-mile distance, you can easily complete the drive in one go without needing to build in extra rest time. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Hope Mills, as the $17 budget is an estimate that can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency on local roads. Since this route involves navigating several different road types, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the transition from Chicken Foot Road to the larger NC 24 corridor. Taking this route during off-peak hours will help you maintain a steady pace through the more turn-heavy sections.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Hope Mills, NC, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.8 miles.
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 23 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hope Mills, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hope Mills, NC
This is one driving day of about 105.6 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hope Mills, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 24 for about 36.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.8 mi from Hope Mills, NC
· 1h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.51 one way
$33.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.06
$36.11
premium
$4.70
$19.54
$39.09
diesel
$5.61
$23.32
$46.63
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.7
0
$11.09
$5.07
Efficient EV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
EV Truck/SUV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hope Mills, NC
Late night
in Hope Mills on Saturday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jacksonville, NC
Late night
in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Mount Olive, NC
53 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hope Mills, NC to Jacksonville, NC covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 24, NC 111, Turkey Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 miles from Hope Mills, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 105.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Hope Mills, NC and Jacksonville, NC, road signs point toward Fayetteville and Kenansville.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 14 ft to 152 ft elevation with about 139 ft of total climbing.
