How far is Boiling Spring Lakes, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Boiling Spring Lakes, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boiling Spring Lakes and Fayetteville.
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Start on George II Highway
8 mi · 11 min · George II Highway
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
3.5 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
70.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1012 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Gillespie Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Gillespie Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
77 m · 4 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 Boiling Spring Lakes 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.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Take the exit slight right
70.3 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Boiling Spring Lakes and Sunny then Slight 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 Boiling Spring Lakes to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Boiling Spring Lakes and 48.8 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boiling Spring Lakes and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive
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 Mount Olive.
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Dillon
Wilmington, NC
Southern Pines
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boiling Spring Lakes and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 84.38 mi (135.79 km).
#1 Boiling Spring Lakes
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,430 |
| Coordinates | 34.0304500, -78.0672100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.63 | $27.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.24 | $30.47 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.44 | $32.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
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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