Goldsboro to Jacksonville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

53.9 miles 86.8 km · straight line
70.1 miles estimated 112.8 km · driving distance
1h 25min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Goldsboro from Jacksonville, North Carolina?

The distance from Goldsboro to Jacksonville, North Carolina is 53.9 miles (86.8 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, North Carolina is located SE of Goldsboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.1 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro to Jacksonville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 25min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 42min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Goldsboro & Jacksonville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Goldsboro
35.38°N, 77.99°W
America/New_York
33m 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 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 461.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients