Jacksonville, Florida to New Bern: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425 miles 684 km · straight line
506 miles actual route 814.4 km · driving distance
9h 34min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from New Bern?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to New Bern is 425 miles (684 km) as the crow flies. New Bern is located NE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 506 miles, taking about 9h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and New Bern in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Florida and New Bern. 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, Florida to New Bern

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 34min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 29min $40–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 5min $61–$177* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & New Bern

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
New Bern
35.11°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM