Origin
Jacksonville, NC
Night in Jacksonville on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Bessemer City, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 41m
Distance
267.7 mi
431 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 29m
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6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 8m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Bessemer City, NC covers 267.7 miles and takes about 5h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, Burgaw Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.86 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
133.9 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 41m drive with frequent turns across 267.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Andrew Jackson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 159.6 miles in near US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 267.7 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 159.6 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.2 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
159.6 mi into trip
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~3h 20m in
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US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
174 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway toward US 74 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
7
207.2 mi into trip
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~4h 24m in
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US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
7
241.2 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
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NC 27
Take the exit onto NC 27 toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 1A
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
8
265.3 mi into trip
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~5h 37m in
Take the exit toward Edgewood Road, Bessemer City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward Edgewood Road, Bessemer City
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 73.8 mi | 1h 27m |
| American Indian Highway | 33.6 mi | 36m |
| Burgaw Highway | 30.6 mi | 43m |
| I 85 | 21.4 mi | 26m |
| Monroe Expressway | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| G R Kindley Freeway | 14.4 mi | 15m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| NC 11 | 10.3 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and Bessemer City, NC.
1
Start on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Marine Boulevard
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 258; NC 24 Business
1.4 mi
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2 min
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Richlands Highway
3
Continue on NC 53
31 mi
·
43 min
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Burgaw Highway
4
Turn straight onto US 117 Business; NC 53
0.2 mi
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37 sec
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East Bridges Street
5
Turn left onto US 117 Business; NC 53
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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North Walker Street
6
Turn right onto NC 53
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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East Wilmington Street
7
Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road
8.2 mi
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11 min
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Malpass Corner Road
8
Continue on NC 210
8.7 mi
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13 min
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Borough Road
9
Turn left onto NC 11
10 mi
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14 min
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NC 11
10
Merge onto US 74; US 76
42 mi
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48 min
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Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi
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36 min
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American Indian Highway
12
Continue on US 74
20 mi
·
23 min
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Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
14 mi
·
15 min
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G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Exit 306B
Toward US 74 West: Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
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4 min
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East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Salisbury Street
17
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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W. Cliff Martin Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.3 mi
·
8 min
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W. Cliff Martin Highway
19
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
20
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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East Marshville Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 74
0.4 mi
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34 sec
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Carroll M. Edwards Highway
22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP
18 mi
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21 min
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Monroe Expressway
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 74
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 74
5.4 mi
·
6 min
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East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 74; NC 27
0.7 mi
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44 sec
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East Independence Boulevard
26
Merge onto I 277; US 74; NC 16; NC 27
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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John Belk Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit onto NC 27
2.5 mi
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4 min
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NC 27
Exit 1A
Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
Use the left lane.
28
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Use the left lane.
29
Merge onto I 85
21 mi
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26 min
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I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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39 sec
Exit 13
Toward Edgewood Road, Bessemer City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn right onto 1307
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Edgewood Road
32
Continue on Athenia Place
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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Athenia Place
33
Continue on 1307
0.3 mi
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30 sec
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East Alabama Avenue
34
Turn right onto South 8th Street
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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South 8th Street
35
Turn left onto NC 274
0.5 mi
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48 sec
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East Virginia Avenue
36
Turn right onto North 12th Street
41 ft
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1 sec
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North 12th Street
37
Arrive at destination
North 12th Street
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 133.9 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.9 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bessemer City, 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 267.7 miles and 5h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
The longest stretch is on Andrew Jackson Highway for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.9 mi from Jacksonville, NC · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
134 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.9 miles from Jacksonville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Andrew Jackson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.
Arriving in Bessemer City, NC
The final approach into Bessemer City, 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 Bessemer City, 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
$41.86 one way
$83.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
94 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.77 | $91.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.10 | $118.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80.3 | 0 | $28.11 | $12.85 |
| Efficient EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.42 | $10.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 107.1 | 1 | $37.48 | $17.13 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Bessemer City, NC
Night in Bessemer City on Tuesday
Local time
11:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
3 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
5h 41m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Bessemer City, NC covers 267.7 miles and takes about 5h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway, Burgaw Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.9 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 $41.86 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 267.7 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 159.6 miles (US 74 / G R Kindley Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174 miles (US 74 / Andrew Jackson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 207.2 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Bessemer City, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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