How far is Buxton, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Buxton, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buxton and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton and Fayetteville.
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Start on the route
4 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Carolina Highway 12
24.6 mi · 42 min · North Carolina Highway 12
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
59 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto South Virginia Dare Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Continue on Washington Baum Bridge
20.7 mi · 28 min · Washington Baum Bridge
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Keep slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie
1601 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
129 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Buxton and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Washington Baum Bridge
Keep slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Buxton 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 Buxton to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.6 miles from Buxton and 143.9 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189 miles (304.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Buxton and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buxton and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 189.01 mi (304.19 km).
#1 Buxton
Buxton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2676800, -75.5423700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $3.26 | $32.12 | $64.25 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $36.39 | $72.79 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $40.70 | $81.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.44 | $106.88 |
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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