How far is Carrboro, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Carrboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lee 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 Carrboro and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrboro and Fayetteville.
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Start on West Main Street
935 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
2446 ft · 1 min · South Greensboro Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Greensboro Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Greensboro Street
1031 ft · 36 sec · South Greensboro Street
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Take the ramp left toward NC 54 East: Chapel Hill
1063 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
932 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
65 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
559 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Mount Carmel Church Road
1937 ft · 48 sec · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Carmel Church Road
52 m · 4 sec · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Carmel Church Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Mount Carmel Church Road
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Continue on Farrington Point Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Farrington Point Road
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Continue on Farrington Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Farrington Road
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Continue on Beaver Creek Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Beaver Creek Road
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Turn right onto Pea Ridge Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Pea Ridge Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 1 South: Sanford
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
3021 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
19.9 mi · 26 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Bragg Boulevard
2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 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 Carrboro 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.
Sanford Bypass
Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
19.9 mi · 00h 26m
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 Carrboro and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carrboro to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Carrboro and 33.7 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.86 one way or $19.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carrboro and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrboro and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 60.27 mi (97 km).
#1 Carrboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 21,239 |
| Coordinates | 35.9101400, -79.0752900 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.86 | $19.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
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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