How far is Buies Creek, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Buies Creek, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buies Creek and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buies Creek and Fayetteville.
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Start on the route
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Kivett Road
119 m · 14 sec · Kivett Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2189 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marshbanks Street
62 m · 7 sec · Marshbanks Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Marshbanks Street
2991 ft · 1 min · Marshbanks Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North 13th Street
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Turn slight left onto Iris Bryant Road
1382 ft · 34 sec · Iris Bryant Road
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Continue on Antioch Church Road
3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Long Branch Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Long Branch Road
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Take the ramp right
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 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 Buies Creek and Fayetteville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Long Branch Road
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Buies Creek 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 Buies Creek to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Godwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Buies Creek and 16.4 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Buies Creek and Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Godwin
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 Godwin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buies Creek and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.14 km).
#1 Buies Creek
Township in Harnett County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,942 |
| Coordinates | 35.4132200, -78.7355700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
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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