How far is Andrews, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Andrews, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.6 miles (450 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.32 mi
05h 55m
Flight
279.64 mi
450.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.64 mi
Kilometers
450.04 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.32 mi
Kilometers
573.44 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Andrews
Wed, May 13, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andrews
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andrews
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Claremont
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Andrews
177.5 mi
02h 57m
To Fayetteville
178.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Andrews Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Tuesday
Using Boiling Springs as the closest live forecast in the Cherokee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    22 m · 11 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Business 19

    1 mi · 2 min · Business 19

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward Bryson City

    814 ft · 13 sec · Business 19

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US 19

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US 19

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 19

    9.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 19

  7. 7

    Turn left

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    184.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

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

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
184 mi · 52%
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 13%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 12%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 3%
US Highway 19
9.87 mi · 3%
US 19
6.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

184 mi · 03h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.7 mi
279.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
02h 57m from Andrews
Leave By
5:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Andrews and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.3 miles (573.4 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.5 miles from Andrews and 178.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 279.6 miles (450 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.79 one way or $99.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Andrews and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Claremont, 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 Claremont.

RAIL

Gastonia

50 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Kannapolis

53 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Charlotte

60 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andrews and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 279.64 mi (450.04 km).

Andrews

#1 Andrews

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population1,855
Coordinates35.2017500, -83.8240700
Altitude542
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-83.824006, 35.201778)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 573 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.57 gal
47.6 L · about $49.79
Round trip
$99.58
25.14 gal · 95.2 L
Estimated CO2
111.7 kg one way
Round trip: 223.4 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $49.79 $99.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $55.67 $111.35
Premium $4.78 $60.06 $120.12
Diesel $5.62 $70.69 $141.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Andrews and Fayetteville. The current time is 20:17:20.

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.