Origin
Jacksonville, NC
Evening in Jacksonville on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Cherryville, NC
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
5h 57m
Distance
276.8 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 44m
★
6 AM
5h 57m
8 AM
6h 23m
10 AM
6h 6m
12 PM
6h 4m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 49m
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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Cherryville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Cherryville, NC covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 57m 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 $43.29 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
138.4 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 57m drive with frequent turns across 276.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Cherryville, 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 Cherryville, 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
17 mi
·
21 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward US 321 North: Lincolnton
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 321 North: Lincolnton
31
Merge slight left onto North Chester Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Chester Street
32
Continue on Gastonia Dallas Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gastonia Dallas Highway
33
Take the exit slight right toward NC 275 West, NC 279 West: Cherryville
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
NC 275 West, NC 279 West: Cherryville
34
Turn straight onto West Trade Street
312 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Trade Street
35
Continue on Dallas Cherryville Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Dallas Cherryville Highway
36
Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
37
Turn left onto South Oak Street
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Oak Street
38
Turn right
154 ft
·
17 sec
39
Turn left
10 ft
·
1 sec
40
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 138.4 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 2h 58m 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 61 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.4 miles or 2h 58m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cherryville, 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 276.8 miles and 5h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 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 138.4 mi from Jacksonville, NC · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.4 miles from Jacksonville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cherryville, NC
The final approach into Cherryville, 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 Cherryville, 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
$43.29 one way
$86.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| premium | $4.70 | $51.23 | $102.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.11 | $122.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83 | 1 | $29.06 | $13.29 |
| Efficient EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.7 | 1 | $38.75 | $17.72 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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
Cherryville, NC
Evening in Cherryville on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
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
5h 57m 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 Cherryville, NC covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 57m 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 138.4 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 $43.29 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 straightforward 5h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Jacksonville, NC to Cherryville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Cherryville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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