How far is Bethlehem, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Bethlehem, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.07 mi
03h 18m
Flight
146.77 mi
236.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.77 mi
Kilometers
236.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.07 mi
Kilometers
312.32 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bethlehem
Wed, Apr 15, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethlehem
2026-04-14T18:03
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethlehem
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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Bethlehem
95.7 mi
01h 39m
To Fayetteville
98.4 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Telephone Exchange Road

    38 m · 12 sec · Telephone Exchange Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Kool Park Road Northeast

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Kool Park Road Northeast

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road Northeast

    1190 ft · 31 sec · Springs Road Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Section House Road Northeast

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Section House Road Northeast

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1370 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  10. 10

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

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

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

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Street
82.3 mi · 42%
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 23%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 22%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 6%
Section House Road Northeast
3.32 mi · 2%
Kool Park Road Northeast
2.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 1st Street

Merge slight left

80.9 mi · 01h 32m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 39m from Bethlehem
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bethlehem and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Bethlehem and 98.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 146.77 mi (236.21 km).

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#1 Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8256900, -81.3070300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Telephone Exchange Road (-81.307025, 35.825767)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $27.13
Round trip
$54.27
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.13 $54.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.34 $60.68
Premium $4.78 $32.73 $65.46
Diesel $5.62 $38.52 $77.05

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethlehem and Fayetteville. The current time is 18:03:52.

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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.