How far is Bethel, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Bethel, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 113.2 miles (182.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.19 mi
01h 54m
Flight
99.21 mi
159.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.21 mi
Kilometers
159.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.19 mi
Kilometers
182.16 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bethel
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethel
2026-04-19T01:05
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethel
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
Kenly
NC

Town of the United States

From Bethel
56.7 mi
00h 57m
To Fayetteville
56.5 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Smith Street

    78 m · 12 sec · Smith Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    8 mi · 12 min · East Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    129 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Church Street
84 mi · 74%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 5%
West Washington Street
4.84 mi · 4%
Person Street
0.54 mi
B Street
0.33 mi
Grove Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

East Church Street

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenly
00h 57m from Bethel
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 113.2 miles (182.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Kenly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Bethel and 56.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Kenly

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Wilson

24 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

28 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

48 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 99.21 mi (159.67 km).

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#1 Bethel

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Population1,620
Coordinates35.8071000, -77.3788600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Smith Street (-77.378922, 35.807101)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.12 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.61
7.98 gal · 30.24 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.80 $31.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.67 $35.34
Premium $4.78 $19.06 $38.13
Diesel $5.62 $22.44 $44.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethel and Fayetteville. The current time is 01:05:41.

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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.