How far is Castle Hayne, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Castle Hayne, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Town in North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Hayne and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Hayne and Fayetteville.
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Start on Lynn Avenue
16 m · 3 sec · Lynn Avenue
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Turn right onto Castle Hayne Road
116 m · 15 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road
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Take the ramp right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
49.6 mi · 53 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton
1987 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ferrell Street
1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street
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Continue on South Chestnut Street
1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Street
136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street
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Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue
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Continue on Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway
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Continue on Autry Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway
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Continue on Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road
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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 Castle Hayne 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.
Michael Jordan Highway
Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway
49.6 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Hayne and 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 Castle Hayne to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Castle Hayne and 38.8 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Hayne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Hayne and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 73.53 mi (118.34 km).
#1 Castle Hayne
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 34.3557200, -77.8999900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.69 | $27.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
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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