Origin
Washington, NC
Afternoon in Washington on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, NC to Jacksonville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, NC
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Jacksonville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 68.6-mile drive from Washington, NC to Jacksonville, NC is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Operating primarily on US 17, with some sections on Bridge Street and Washington Post Road, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, it's an economical option for exploring the Southeast region of North Carolina. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll encounter a variety of road types, making it a dynamic yet manageable excursion. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 55% of the journey on highway conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38 miles along US 17, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. As you transition between US 17, Bridge Street, and Washington Post Road, the road's character will likely shift, moving from more open highway driving to potentially more localized routes. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and a closer connection to the communities you pass through.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 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 38 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 17 BUS / Bridge Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 17 BUS / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (NC 43 / Weyerhaeuser Road): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 17 BUS / Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 17 BUS / Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
23.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
NC 43 / Weyerhaeuser Road
Turn right onto NC 43 / Weyerhaeuser Road
Navigation decision point
3
34.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
35.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
4
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 17 / North Marine Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 / North Marine Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 38 mi | 46m |
| Bridge Street | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| Washington Post Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| Weyerhaeuser Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| North Marine Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| West 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Marine Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 38 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, NC and Jacksonville, NC.
1
Start on US 264; NC 92
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 5th Street
2
Turn left onto US 17 BUS
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Bridge Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 17
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 17
4
Turn right onto NC 43
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Weyerhaeuser Road
5
Continue on NC 43
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Washington Post Road
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
7
Merge onto US 17; US 70
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 17; US 70
8
Take the exit onto US 17
30 mi
·
37 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 South: Jacksonville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Marine Boulevard
10
Continue on US 17 Business
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Marine Boulevard
11
Arrive at destination
US 17 Business; NC 24 Business
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Washington, NC · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Washington, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Jacksonville, NC
Afternoon in Jacksonville on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
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
1h 28m 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 Washington, NC to Jacksonville, NC covers 68.6 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, Bridge Street, Washington Post Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Washington, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.73 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 17 BUS / Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (NC 43 / Weyerhaeuser Road): Navigation decision point; at 34.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Washington, NC to Jacksonville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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