How far is Bethel, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Bethel, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Fayetteville.
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Start on Law Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Law Road
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Take the ramp left
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
35.5 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive
2089 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1425 ft · 22 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
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Continue straight
44 mi · 54 min
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Continue straight
29.5 mi · 44 min
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Continue on Bragg Boulevard
2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 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 Bethel and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old US Highway 421
Continue straight
44 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethel 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 Bethel to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Bethel and 68.4 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Staley
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 Staley.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 101.99 mi (164.13 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,614 |
| Coordinates | 36.4534700, -79.4516900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
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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