How far is Creedmoor, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Creedmoor, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
89.67 mi
01h 34m
Flight
74.7 mi
120.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.7 mi
Kilometers
120.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.67 mi
Kilometers
144.31 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Creedmoor
Sun, May 31, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creedmoor
2026-05-31T03:19
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creedmoor
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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Creedmoor
44.7 mi
00h 47m
To Fayetteville
45 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
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 Creedmoor and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Creedmoor and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilton Avenue

    24 m · 6 sec · West Wilton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    19.5 mi · 29 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Wilson, Wake Forest, Rocky Mount

    1078 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Wilmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
25.8 mi · 29%
South Main Street
19.5 mi · 22%
I 40 East
15.5 mi · 17%
I 440 East
9.64 mi · 11%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
9.53 mi · 11%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
74.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 47m from Creedmoor
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Creedmoor 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 Creedmoor to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Creedmoor and 45 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 74.7 miles (120.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Creedmoor and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creedmoor and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 74.7 mi (120.21 km).

Creedmoor

#1 Creedmoor

City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,615
Coordinates36.1223700, -78.6861100
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wilton Avenue (-78.686049, 36.122552)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $12.52
Round trip
$25.03
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.52 $25.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.00 $27.99
Premium $4.78 $15.10 $30.20
Diesel $5.62 $17.77 $35.54

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 Creedmoor and Fayetteville. The current time is 03:19:36.

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.