Origin
Jacksonville, NC
Morning in Jacksonville on Monday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Pinehurst, NC
Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
310 mi
499 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jacksonville, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Pinehurst, NC covers 310 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richlands Highway, Catherine Lake Road, Jackson Store Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.61 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
155 miles from Jacksonville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 19m drive with frequent turns across 310 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 19m, 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 Pinehurst, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richlands Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Catherine Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Store Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hallsville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| D S Williams Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Kenansville Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 421 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Richlands Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and Pinehurst, 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 Richlands Highway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richlands Highway
4
Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Catherine Lake Road
5
Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackson Store Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hallsville Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi
·
6 min
8
Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
D S Williams Road
9
Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
10
Take the exit right
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
11
Keep slight left
86 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
12
Keep slight right
7.7 mi
·
9 min
13
Keep slight right
13 mi
·
15 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421 North: Yadkinville
17
Merge slight right
48 mi
·
55 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir
19
Turn right onto South Cherry Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cherry Street
20
Turn right
24 mi
·
35 min
21
Turn left onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
22
Turn left onto Calico Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Calico Road
23
Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street
486 ft
·
21 sec
·
Turtle Dove Street
24
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155 miles from Jacksonville, NC, or about 3h 9m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, 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 310 miles and 6h 19m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155 mi from Jacksonville, NC · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 155 miles from Jacksonville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pinehurst, NC
The final approach into Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, 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
$49.61 one way
$99.22 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $54.05 | $108.11 |
| premium | $4.78 | $58.31 | $116.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.87 | $137.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93 | 1 | $32.55 | $14.88 |
| Efficient EV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.13 | $12.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124 | 1 | $43.40 | $19.84 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Pinehurst, NC
Morning in Pinehurst on Monday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
6h 19m 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 Pinehurst, NC covers 310 miles and takes about 6h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richlands Highway, Catherine Lake Road, Jackson Store Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155 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 $49.61 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 19m, 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 Pinehurst, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Pinehurst, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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