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Trip from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Jacksonville, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h

Distance

181.2 mi

292 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States

Kill Devil Hills, NC

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city in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States

Jacksonville, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Jacksonville, NC covers 181.2 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 17, US 64, Washington Baum Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.3 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.34 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

90.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 181.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 4h highway drive covering 181.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.3 miles on US 17.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 181.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.9 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 3rd Street

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

6
32.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
106.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | US 17

Merge onto US 17

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
107.1 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | US 17

Turn left onto US 17

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
148.1 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | US 17

Take the exit onto US 17 toward US 17 South: Jacksonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 17 South: Jacksonville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 17 60.3 mi 1h 14m
US 64 57.8 mi 1h 14m
Washington Baum Bridge 20.7 mi 27m
Andrews Street 16.9 mi 24m
North Croatan Highway 9.8 mi 16m
Washington Post Road 6.9 mi 9m
Weyerhaeuser Road 3.6 mi 5m
North Marine Boulevard 3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 17 — 60.3 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kill Devil Hills, NC and Jacksonville, NC.

1

Start on Creek Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Creek Street
2

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · West 3rd Street
3

Turn right onto US 158

9.8 mi · 16 min · North Croatan Highway
4

Continue on US 64

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail
5

Continue on US 64

21 mi · 27 min · Washington Baum Bridge
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

58 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 64
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto NC 171

17 mi · 24 min · Andrews Street
8

Merge onto US 17

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 17
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

383 ft · 17 sec
10

Turn left onto US 17

22 mi · 27 min · US 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn slight left onto US 17

6.9 mi · 7 min · US 17
12

Turn right onto NC 43

3.6 mi · 5 min · Weyerhaeuser Road
13

Continue on NC 43

6.9 mi · 9 min · Washington Post Road
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
15

Merge onto US 17; US 70

0.9 mi · 55 sec · US 17; US 70
16

Take the exit onto US 17

30 mi · 37 min · US 17
Toward US 17 South: Jacksonville Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto US 17

0.4 mi · 40 sec · North Marine Boulevard
18

Continue on US 17 Business

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Marine Boulevard
19

Arrive at destination

US 17 Business; NC 24 Business

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 90.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.3 miles.

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 40 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 90.6 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksonville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kill Devil Hills, 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 Kill Devil Hills, NC

This is one driving day of about 181.2 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Kill Devil Hills, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 60.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90.6 mi from Kill Devil Hills, NC · 2h 2m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamston, NC

91 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

Manteo, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamston, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.7 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jacksonville, NC

The final approach into Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hampton Inn Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Universal Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 181.2

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Full Throttle Speedway

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 12.9

Nags Head, North Carolina

+12524414499

Visit website

Elizabethan Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 12.9

Manteo, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12524733234

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial

National Memorial

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane fli...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.34 one way

$56.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.98 $61.96
premium $4.70 $33.54 $67.07
diesel $5.61 $40.01 $80.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jacksonville, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jacksonville, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Jacksonville, North Carolina

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Blink

1 DCFC

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Jacksonville, North Carolina

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 6 ChargePoint: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.4 0 $19.03 $8.70
Efficient EV 45.3 0 $15.85 $7.25
EV Truck/SUV 72.5 0 $25.37 $11.60

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Night in Kill Devil Hills on Thursday

Local time

10:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

S 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Destination

Jacksonville, NC

Night in Jacksonville on Thursday

Local time

10:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

9 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

4h 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 Kill Devil Hills, NC to Jacksonville, NC covers 181.2 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, US 64, Washington Baum Bridge. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.34 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 181.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.9 miles (US 17): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Jacksonville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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