How far is Davidson, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Davidson, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.33 mi
02h 58m
Flight
114.88 mi
184.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.88 mi
Kilometers
184.88 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.33 mi
Kilometers
259.63 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Davidson
Wed, May 13, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davidson
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Davidson
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
Troy
NC

City in North Carolina, United States

From Davidson
68.1 mi
01h 29m
To Fayetteville
93.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph ESE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    134 m · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1106 ft · 55 sec · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Patterson Court Circle

    665 ft · 25 sec · Patterson Court Circle

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Baker Drive

    1862 ft · 1 min · Baker Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Concord Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Concord Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Davidson-Concord Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Davidson-Concord Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Davidson-Concord Road

    2135 ft · 52 sec · Davidson-Concord Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    47 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Davidson-Concord Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Davidson-Concord Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sam Furr Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Furr Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Davidson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Davidson Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Davidson Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Central Drive Northwest

    1459 ft · 40 sec · Central Drive Northwest

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Concord Parkway North

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Concord Parkway North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Asheboro

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    599 ft · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto NC24-27

    19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27

  36. 36

    Take the exit right

    2864 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 27 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davidson 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
41 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 26%
NC24-27
37.8 mi · 23%
Asheboro
19 mi · 12%
Davidson Highway
8.58 mi · 5%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 4%
Warren C. Coleman Boulevard North
4.28 mi · 3%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 29m from Davidson
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Davidson and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davidson to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.1 miles from Davidson and 93.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.54 one way or $45.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

50 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

61 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Salisbury

62 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davidson and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 114.88 mi (184.88 km).

Davidson

#1 Davidson

Town in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,203
Coordinates35.5023300, -80.8391200
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.83888, 35.502383)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.55 L · about $22.54
Round trip
$45.08
11.38 gal · 43.1 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.54 $45.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.20 $50.40
Premium $4.78 $27.19 $54.37
Diesel $5.62 $32.00 $64.00

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Davidson and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:26:59.

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.