How far is East Spencer, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from East Spencer, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Moore County, North Carolina, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Spencer and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Spencer and Fayetteville.
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Start on Weant Street
750 ft · 35 sec · Weant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Long Es Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Long Es Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Ferry Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Long Ferry Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 85 North, US 52 North: Greensboro
2185 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Greensboro, High Point
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Asheboro, Lexington
1580 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
23.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 73 South, I 74 East, US 220 South: Rockingham
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
1665 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Little River Road
3111 ft · 1 min · Little River Road
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Continue on West Main Street
13.9 mi · 21 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Old Plank Road
1840 ft · 45 sec · Old Plank Road
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Continue on Plank Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Plank Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street
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Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto NC24-27
19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27
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Take the exit right
2864 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Bragg Boulevard
2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 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 East Spencer and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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23.4 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Spencer 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 East Spencer to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Robbins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from East Spencer and 76.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Spencer and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Robbins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robbins.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Spencer and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 97.75 mi (157.31 km).
#1 East Spencer
City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,556 |
| Coordinates | 35.6818100, -80.4322800 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.93 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.17 | $42.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
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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