Origin
Jacksonville, NC
Morning in Jacksonville on Thursday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
148.6 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, NC
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Aberdeen, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC covers 148.6 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richlands Highway, Catherine Lake Road, Jackson Store Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.24 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 148.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 148.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richlands Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richlands Highway | — | — |
| Catherine Lake Road | — | — |
| Jackson Store Road | — | — |
| Hallsville Road | — | — |
| D S Williams Road | — | — |
| South Kenansville Bypass | — | — |
| NC 50 | — | — |
| Harnett-Dunn Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Richlands Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and Aberdeen, NC.
1
Start on Marine Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Boulevard
2
Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Richlands Highway
3
Continue on Richlands Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richlands Highway
4
Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Catherine Lake Road
5
Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Store Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hallsville Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
8
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
D S Williams Road
9
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
10
Take the exit right
32 mi
·
34 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
NC 50, NC 55: Newton Grove
12
Turn left onto Harnett-Dunn Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harnett-Dunn Highway
13
Turn left onto Warren Mill Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Mill Road
14
Keep slight left to continue on Warren Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Warren Mill Road
15
Turn right onto Newton Grove Highway
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Newton Grove Highway
16
Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Fayetteville Highway
17
Continue on Goldsboro Road
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Goldsboro Road
18
Turn left
108 ft
·
2 sec
19
Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Goldsboro Road
20
Continue on Fayetteville Outer Loop
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Fayetteville Outer Loop
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 401: Raeford, Fayetteville
22
Keep slight right to continue on US 401 South: Raeford
348 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 401 South: Raeford
23
Merge slight left onto South Raeford Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Raeford Road
24
Continue on Fayetteville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
25
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
27
Turn right onto Aberdeen Road
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Aberdeen Road
28
Continue on Poindexter Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Poindexter Street
29
Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Sandhills Boulevard
30
Turn right onto West South Street
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
West South Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, NC
This is one driving day of about 148.6 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Jacksonville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.3 mi from Jacksonville, NC · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Jacksonville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aberdeen, NC
The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.24 one way
$46.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.41 | $50.82 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.50 | $55.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Aberdeen, NC
Morning in Aberdeen on Thursday
Local time
11:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
3h 12m 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 Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC covers 148.6 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richlands Highway, Catherine Lake Road, Jackson Store Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.3 miles from Jacksonville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Aberdeen, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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