How far is Atlantic Beach, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Atlantic Beach, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantic Beach and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach and Fayetteville.
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Start on West Terminal Boulevard
8 m · 3 sec · West Terminal Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Kinston Avenue
635 ft · 24 sec · South Kinston Avenue
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Turn right onto West Fort Macon Road
574 ft · 18 sec · West Fort Macon Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Beach Causeway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Causeway
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Continue on Atlantic Beach Bridge
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Beach Bridge
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Continue on South 23rd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · South 23rd Street
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Turn left onto Arendell Street
68.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Arendell Street
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Turn left onto Richlands Road
2001 ft · 37 sec · Richlands Road
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Turn right onto Old Asphalt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Asphalt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Pink Hill Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Turn slight right
43.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Weeks Circle
125 m · 10 sec · Fayetteville Street
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Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
1578 ft · 30 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fayetteville, Lumberton
1887 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street
2 m · 1 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
47 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantic Beach and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Arendell Street
Turn left onto Arendell Street
68.8 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Atlantic Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atlantic Beach to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Atlantic Beach and 66.5 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Atlantic Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Kinston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kinston.
Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
New Bern, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atlantic Beach and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 123.63 mi (198.97 km).
#1 Atlantic Beach
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,515 |
| Coordinates | 34.6990500, -76.7402100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $20.00 | $40.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.40 | $56.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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