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

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

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia is 192.6 miles (309.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located N of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 240.7 miles, taking about 4h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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. 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina and Richmond, Virginia. 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.