How far is Cove Creek, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Cove Creek, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.69 mi
04h 43m
Flight
236.07 mi
379.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.07 mi
Kilometers
379.92 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.69 mi
Kilometers
469.43 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 AM EDT
Return by in Cove Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cove Creek
2026-04-14T23:41
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cove Creek
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mocksville
NC

City in Davie County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Cove Creek
145.6 mi
02h 21m
To Fayetteville
146 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cove Creek and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cove Creek and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cove Creek Road

    3035 ft · 1 min · Cove Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jonathan Creek Road

    718 ft · 19 sec · Jonathan Creek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    190.6 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cove Creek and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonathan Creek Road
191 mi · 65%
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 15%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 14%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 4%
Cove Creek Road
0.57 mi
Hay Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Jonathan Creek Road

Merge slight left

191 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
236.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mocksville
02h 21m from Cove Creek
Leave By
7:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cove Creek and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cove Creek to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 291.7 miles (469.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Mocksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Cove Creek and 146 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.76 one way or $81.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cove Creek and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Mocksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mocksville, 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 Mocksville.

RAIL

Salisbury

26 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

29 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

36 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

37 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cove Creek and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 236.07 mi (379.92 km).

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#1 Cove Creek

Cove Creek is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6064900, -83.0112500
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Cove Creek Road (-83.011112, 35.606565)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.96 L · about $40.76
Round trip
$81.52
20.58 gal · 77.92 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.76 $81.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.57 $91.15
Premium $4.78 $49.17 $98.33
Diesel $5.62 $57.87 $115.74

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cove Creek and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:41:27.

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.