The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Angier, NC covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 24, Catherine Lake Road, Richlands Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on NC 24.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.54 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.
Midpoint
52.9 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 105.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Angier, NC covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 47.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.1 miles (Hallsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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1.1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
28.1 mi into trip|~41m in|Hallsville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
Navigation decision point
6
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.
5
89.9 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|NC 242 / Woodall Dairy Road
Turn left onto NC 242 / Woodall Dairy Road
Navigation decision point
5
90.2 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Federal Road Extension
Turn right onto Federal Road Extension
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 24
47.2 mi
50m
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi
21m
Richlands Highway
6.4 mi
9m
Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi
8m
NC 50
5.9 mi
8m
Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
5m
South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi
5m
Massengill Pond Road
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 47.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and Angier, NC.
1
Start on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·Marine Boulevard
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 258; NC 24 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·Richlands Highway
3
Continue on US 258; NC 24
5.0 mi·7 min·Richlands Highway
4
Turn left onto NC 111
14 mi·21 min·Catherine Lake Road
5
Turn right onto SR 1800
6.3 mi·8 min·Jackson Store Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi·5 min·Hallsville Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto NC 50
5.1 mi·6 min·NC 50
8
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi·1 min·D S Williams Road
9
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
3.9 mi·5 min·South Kenansville Bypass
10
Take the exit onto NC 24
47 mi·50 min·NC 24
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward NC 242: Benson
12
Turn left onto NC 242
0.3 mi·26 sec·Woodall Dairy Road
13
Turn right onto Federal Road Extension
0.1 mi·15 sec·Federal Road Extension
14
Turn left onto Woodall Dairy Road
0.5 mi·46 sec·Woodall Dairy Road
15
Turn right onto Byrdtown Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Byrdtown Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto NC 50
0.8 mi·1 min·NC 50
17
Turn left onto Elevation Road
2.1 mi·2 min·Elevation Road
18
Turn right onto Benson Hardee Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Benson Hardee Road
19
Turn right onto Old Fairground Road
0.6 mi·50 sec·Old Fairground Road
20
Continue on Massengill Pond Road
3.1 mi·4 min·Massengill Pond Road
21
Continue on Piney Grove Road
1.9 mi·2 min·Piney Grove Road
22
Continue on Pearidge Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Pearidge Road
23
Turn left onto NC 210
2.0 mi·3 min·NC 210
24
Arrive at destination
NC 210
Trip Plan
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 52.9 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.9 miles or 1h 12m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Angier, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, NC
This is one driving day of about 105.8 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Jacksonville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 24 for about 47.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.9 mi from Jacksonville, NC
· 1h 12m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.7
0
$11.11
$5.08
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.26
$4.23
EV Truck/SUV
42.3
0
$14.81
$6.77
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
Jacksonville, NC
Night
in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Angier, NC
Night
in Angier on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m 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 Angier, NC covers 105.8 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 24, Catherine Lake Road, Richlands Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.9 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 $16.54 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 straightforward 2h 15m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 258; NC 24 Business / Richlands Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 28.1 miles (Hallsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Angier, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
