Jacksonville, North Carolina to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287.8 miles 463.1 km · straight line
341.3 miles actual route 549.3 km · driving distance
6h 35min estimated drive time
$33 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, North Carolina from Washington DC?

The distance from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Washington DC is 287.8 miles (463.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located N of Jacksonville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 341.3 miles, taking about 6h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, North Carolina and Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jacksonville, North Carolina to Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 35min $33 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 54min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 15min $41–$119* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, North Carolina & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM