Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Albemarle, NC

Drive Time

7h 12m

Distance

367 mi

591 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Albemarle, NC covers 367 miles and takes about 7h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, NC 24, Catherine Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 259.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

183.5 miles from Jacksonville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 12m highway drive covering 367 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and NC 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 259.5 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 259.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and NC 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.4 miles in near NC 24.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 367 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 42.4 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

42.4 mi into trip | ~1h in | NC 24

Take the exit onto NC 24

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

102.2 mi into trip | ~2h 5m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

188.4 mi into trip | ~3h 44m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

196 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in | I 40; US 220

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

208.6 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Albemarle, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.

Statesville

208.6 mi in | ~4h 9m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	259.5 mi	4h 57m
NC 24	59.8 mi	1h 4m
Catherine Lake Road	14.4 mi	21m
Richlands Highway	6.4 mi	9m
Jackson Store Road	6.3 mi	8m
NC 50	5.1 mi	6m
Hallsville Road	4.4 mi	5m
Billy Graham Freeway	4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 259.5 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and Albemarle, NC.

Start on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business

1.1 mi · 1 min · Marine Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 258; NC 24 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

Continue on US 258; NC 24

5.0 mi · 7 min · Richlands Highway

Turn left onto NC 111

14 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road

Turn right onto SR 1800

6.3 mi · 8 min · Jackson Store Road

At end of road, turn left onto Hallsville Road

4.4 mi · 5 min · Hallsville Road

At end of road, turn right onto NC 50

5.1 mi · 6 min · NC 50

Turn left onto D S Williams Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · D S Williams Road

Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903

3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

Take the exit onto NC 24

60 mi · 1 hr 4 min · NC 24

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

86 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 40

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

13 mi · 15 min · I 40; US 220

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

153 mi · 2 hr 54 min · I 40

Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 240

4.0 mi · 5 min · Billy Graham Freeway

Toward I 240, US 74A: West Asheville

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward US 74 Alternate East

Turn right onto Charlotte Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Charlotte Street

Turn right onto Macon Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Macon Avenue

Turn right onto Glendale Road

281 ft · 12 sec · Glendale Road

Arrive at destination

Glendale Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 183.5 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 3h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 259.5 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 81 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 183.5 miles or 3h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albemarle, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jacksonville, NC

This is one driving day of about 367 miles and 7h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Jacksonville, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 259.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 183.5 mi from Jacksonville, NC · 3h 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Graham, NC

184 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

Goldsboro, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Graham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.5 miles from Jacksonville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 259.5 miles.

Arriving in Albemarle, NC

The final approach into Albemarle, 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 Albemarle, NC.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.73 one way

$117.47 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$63.99	$127.99
premium	$4.78	$69.04	$138.07
diesel	$5.64	$81.53	$163.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	110.1	1	$38.54	$17.62
Efficient EV	91.8	1	$32.11	$14.68
EV Truck/SUV	146.8	1	$51.38	$23.49

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Jacksonville, NC

Afternoon in Jacksonville on Sunday

Local time

2:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Albemarle, NC

Afternoon in Albemarle on Sunday

Local time

2:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

64°F

Graham, NC

184 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

25 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

7h 12m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Albemarle, NC covers 367 miles and takes about 7h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, NC 24, Catherine Lake Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 183.5 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 $58.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Albemarle, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Statesville along the way.

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Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Albemarle, NC

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Albemarle, NC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jacksonville, NC

Albemarle, NC

Same local time

25 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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