Danville, Virginia to Jacksonville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

167.9 miles 270.2 km · straight line
209.9 miles estimated 337.8 km · driving distance
4h 13min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Danville, Virginia from Jacksonville, North Carolina?

The distance from Danville, Virginia to Jacksonville, North Carolina is 167.9 miles (270.2 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, North Carolina is located SE of Danville, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 209.9 miles, taking about 4h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Virginia in Virginia and Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Danville, Virginia and Jacksonville, North Carolina. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Danville, Virginia to Jacksonville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 13min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 4min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~4h 0min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Virginia & Jacksonville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Danville, Virginia
36.59°N, 79.39°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 148.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients