Jacksonville, Florida to Outer Banks: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.8 miles 818.9 km · straight line
639 miles actual route 1028.3 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Outer Banks?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Outer Banks is 508.8 miles (818.9 km) as the crow flies. Outer Banks is located NE of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 639 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida and Outer Banks in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Outer Banks. 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 Outer Banks

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Outer Banks

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
Outer Banks
35.56°N, 75.47°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM