Origin
Jacksonville, NC
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Thursday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jacksonville, NC to Swansboro, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
19.2 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Swansboro, NC
Michael Ken
Trip Overview
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Swansboro, NC covers 19.2 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Freedom Way, Lejeune Boulevard, West Corbett Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Freedom Way. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 19.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Freedom Way is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in near South Water Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Swansboro, NC is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 19.2 miles (South Water Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
South Water Street
Turn right onto South Water Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Way | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Lejeune Boulevard | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| West Corbett Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Johnson Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Marine Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Freedom Way
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville, NC and Swansboro, NC.
1
Start on US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Marine Boulevard
2
Turn straight
494 ft
·
18 sec
3
Turn straight onto NC 24 Business
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Johnson Boulevard
4
Continue on NC 24 Business
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Lejeune Boulevard
5
Continue on NC 24
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Freedom Way
6
Continue on NC 24
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
West Corbett Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto South Water Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Water Street
9
Arrive at destination
South Water Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Swansboro, NC
Afternoon in Swansboro on Thursday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Swansboro, NC covers 19.2 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Freedom Way, Lejeune Boulevard, West Corbett Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 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 $3.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Jacksonville, NC to Swansboro, NC is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 19.2 miles (South Water Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jacksonville, NC to Swansboro, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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