Drive Time
5h 45m
Distance
271.5 mi
437 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Photo: Anna McDonald
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Kings Mountain, NC covers 271.5 miles and takes about 5h 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 $43.45 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
135.7 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 271.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 45m 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 Kings Mountain, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richlands Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Burgaw Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bridges Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Walker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wilmington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Malpass Corner Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Borough Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and Kings Mountain, NC.
Start on Marine Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
Continue on Burgaw Highway
Turn straight onto East Bridges Street
Turn left onto North Walker Street
Turn right onto East Wilmington Street
Turn left onto Malpass Corner Road
Continue on Borough Road
Turn left
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on American Indian Highway
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
Continue on East Caswell Street
Continue on Salisbury Street
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
Continue on East Independence Expressway
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Take the exit slight right toward NC 216: Kings Mountain, Cherryville, Downtown
Keep slight left to continue on NC 216 South: Kings Mountain, Downtown
Turn left onto North Piedmont Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 135.7 miles or 2h 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 4h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kings Mountain, NC than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jacksonville, NC
This is one driving day of about 271.5 miles and 5h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.7 mi from Jacksonville, NC · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 135.7 miles from Jacksonville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kings Mountain, 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 Kings Mountain, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$43.45 one way
$86.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $47.34 | $94.68 |
| premium | $4.78 | $51.07 | $102.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.32 | $120.64 |
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: 95 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.5 | 1 | $28.51 | $13.03 |
| Efficient EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.76 | $10.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.6 | 1 | $38.01 | $17.38 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Jacksonville on Saturday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Kings Mountain on Saturday
Local time
6:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Fayetteville, NC
136 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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