How far is Alamance, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Alamance, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.88 mi
01h 40m
Flight
75.99 mi
122.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.99 mi
Kilometers
122.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.88 mi
Kilometers
139.82 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Return by in Alamance
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamance
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamance
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Alamance
45.6 mi
00h 50m
To Fayetteville
41.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alamance and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamance and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cardinal Lane

    10 m · 7 sec · Cardinal Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto S NC Highway 62 E

    1 mi · 2 min · S NC Highway 62 E

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellemont-Alamance Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Bellemont-Alamance Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Greensboro Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Greensboro Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old 421 Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old 421 Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamance and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 48%
Old 421 Road
28.9 mi · 33%
Bellemont-Alamance Road
2.41 mi · 3%
South Greensboro Street
1.1 mi · 1%
S NC Highway 62 E
1.02 mi · 1%
Hay Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

Continue straight

29.5 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
00h 50m from Alamance
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alamance and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alamance to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Alamance and 41.3 miles from Fayetteville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamance and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goldston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldston.

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamance and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 75.99 mi (122.29 km).

Alamance

#1 Alamance

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,047
Coordinates36.0351400, -79.4858500
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Cardinal Lane (-79.485911, 36.03509)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $12.16
Round trip
$24.32
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.16 $24.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.60 $27.19
Premium $4.78 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $5.62 $17.27 $34.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamance and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:05:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.