Origin
Jacksonville, NC
Morning in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Brevard, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 45m
Distance
365.9 mi
589 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 36m
★
6 AM
7h 45m
8 AM
8h 4m
10 AM
7h 52m
12 PM
7h 50m
3 PM
7h 53m
5 PM
8h 3m
8 PM
7h 40m
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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Brevard, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Brevard, NC covers 365.9 miles and takes about 7h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richlands Highway, Burgaw Highway, East Bridges Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.22 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 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 45m. Total distance: 365.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 45m drive with frequent turns across 365.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Brevard, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richlands Highway | — | — |
| Burgaw Highway | — | — |
| East Bridges Street | — | — |
| North Walker Street | — | — |
| East Wilmington Street | — | — |
| Malpass Corner Road | — | — |
| Borough Road | — | — |
| Andrew Jackson 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 Brevard, 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 Burgaw Highway
31 mi
·
43 min
·
Burgaw Highway
4
Turn straight onto East Bridges Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Bridges Street
5
Turn left onto North Walker Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Walker Street
6
Turn right onto East Wilmington Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Wilmington Street
7
Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Malpass Corner Road
8
Continue on Borough Road
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Borough Road
9
Turn left
10 mi
·
14 min
10
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
42 mi
·
48 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
11
Continue on American Indian Highway
34 mi
·
36 min
·
American Indian Highway
12
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
14 mi
·
15 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
15
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
16
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
17
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
19
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
20
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
21
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
23
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
24
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Independence Expressway
25
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
26
Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
John Belk Freeway
27
Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive
28
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
29
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
29 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
31
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
32
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
33
Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East Dixon Boulevard
34
Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
35
Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
36
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
37
Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 25 Business South: Fletcher, Mountain Home
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 25 North, US 25 Business South: Fletcher, Mountain Home
38
Keep slight right
338 ft
·
8 sec
39
Turn straight onto Asheville Highway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Asheville Highway
40
Turn left onto Butler Bridge Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Butler Bridge Road
41
Turn left onto Boylston Highway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Boylston Highway
42
Continue on Asheville Highway
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Asheville Highway
43
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
44
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
45
Exit the roundabout
2.9 mi
·
6 min
46
Arrive at your destination
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 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 3h 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183 miles or 3h 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brevard, 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.
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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 365.9 miles and 7h 45m.
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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183 mi from Jacksonville, NC · 3h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 183 miles from Jacksonville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brevard, NC
The final approach into Brevard, 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 Brevard, 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
$57.22 one way
$114.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $62.56 | $125.13 |
| premium | $4.70 | $67.72 | $135.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.79 | $161.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.8 | 1 | $38.42 | $17.56 |
| Efficient EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.02 | $14.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.4 | 1 | $51.23 | $23.42 |
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.
Destination
Brevard, NC
Morning in Brevard on Saturday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
5 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
7h 45m 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 Brevard, NC covers 365.9 miles and takes about 7h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richlands Highway, Burgaw Highway, East Bridges Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183 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 $57.22 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 45m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Brevard, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Brevard, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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