How far is China Grove, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from China Grove, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 147 miles (236.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.01 mi
02h 28m
Flight
102.46 mi
164.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.46 mi
Kilometers
164.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.01 mi
Kilometers
236.59 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 4:14 PM EDT
Return by in China Grove
Sun, May 31, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave China Grove
2026-05-31T13:45
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 4:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in China Grove
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Biscoe
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From China Grove
61.3 mi
01h 14m
To Fayetteville
85.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between China Grove and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between China Grove and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Patterson Street

    25 m · 5 sec · Patterson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    641 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Centerview Street

    1945 ft · 54 sec · East Centerview Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1631 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    585 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    23 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    702 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward China Grove Highway

    14 m · 1 sec · China Grove Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto China Grove Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · China Grove Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Organ Church Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Organ Church Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Beatty Ford Road

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Old Beatty Ford Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    11.7 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast Connector

    2809 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Connector

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector

    28 m · 2 sec · Northeast Connector

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Connector

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector

    53 m · 7 sec · Northeast Connector

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Connector

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1235 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Albemarle Road

    1881 ft · 46 sec · Albemarle Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto NC24-27

    19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27

  31. 31

    Take the exit right

    2864 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 27 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between China Grove and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
0 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 29%
NC24-27
37.8 mi · 26%
Old Beatty Ford Road
7.88 mi · 5%
China Grove Highway
6.28 mi · 4%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 4%
Northeast Connector
3.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Troy Road

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
102.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biscoe
01h 14m from China Grove
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving China Grove and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from China Grove to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 147 miles (236.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from China Grove and 85.7 miles from Fayetteville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around China Grove and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Biscoe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Biscoe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Biscoe.

RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

54 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

70 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between China Grove and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 102.46 mi (164.89 km).

China Grove

#1 China Grove

Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,249
Coordinates35.5693100, -80.5817300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Patterson Street (-80.581752, 35.569281)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.64 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.12
10.38 gal · 39.28 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.56 $41.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.99 $45.97
Premium $4.78 $24.80 $49.60
Diesel $5.62 $29.19 $58.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between China Grove and Fayetteville. The current time is 13:45:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.