How far is Edenton, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Edenton, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
177.33 mi
02h 48m
Flight
145.31 mi
233.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.31 mi
Kilometers
233.85 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.33 mi
Kilometers
285.39 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in Edenton
Sun, May 31, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edenton
2026-05-31T15:23
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edenton
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
Saratoga
NC

Town of the United States, North Carolina

From Edenton
84.5 mi
01h 24m
To Fayetteville
92.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
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 Edenton and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    630 ft · 33 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Queen Street

    131 m · 23 sec · East Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1144 ft · 35 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Albemarle Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Albemarle Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway

    35.2 mi · 45 min · Ocean Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie

    1601 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    129 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edenton 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 42
76.3 mi · 43%
Ocean Highway
54.9 mi · 31%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 3%
West Albemarle Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Person Street
0.54 mi
B Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

NC 42

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 09m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga
01h 24m from Edenton
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edenton 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 Edenton to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Edenton and 92.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

32 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

35 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

37 mi away
Second and Reade Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edenton and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 145.31 mi (233.85 km).

Edenton

#1 Edenton

Town in Chowan County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,567
Coordinates36.0579400, -76.6077200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street (-76.607683, 36.057932)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 Edenton and Fayetteville. The current time is 15:23:07.

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.