How far is Erwin, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Erwin, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.74 mi
00h 32m
Flight
22.12 mi
35.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.12 mi
Kilometers
35.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.74 mi
Kilometers
43.03 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Erwin
Mon, Jun 1, 12:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erwin
2026-06-01T11:06
Arrive Fayetteville
Mon, Jun 1, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Erwin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wade
NC

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

From Erwin
14 mi
00h 16m
To Fayetteville
12.7 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chief Joseph Lane

    139 m · 11 sec · Chief Joseph Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on South 14th Street

    2376 ft · 59 sec · South 14th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Moulton Spring Road

    1149 ft · 28 sec · Moulton Spring Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Iris Bryant Road

    1382 ft · 34 sec · Iris Bryant Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Antioch Church Road

    3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dorman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Arrowhead Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Long Branch Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Long Branch Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Branch Road
16.2 mi · 61%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 21%
Dorman Road
1.46 mi · 5%
Arrowhead Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Antioch Church Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Person Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Branch Road

Merge slight left

15.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wade
00h 16m from Erwin
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Erwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Erwin and 12.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Erwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Wade

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

18 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

58 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

60 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

68 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 22.12 mi (35.6 km).

Erwin

#1 Erwin

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

Population5,202
Coordinates35.3268300, -78.6761300
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Chief Joseph Lane (-78.676131, 35.32692)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.45
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $3.72 $7.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.16 $8.33
Premium $4.78 $4.49 $8.98
Diesel $5.62 $5.29 $10.57

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Erwin and Fayetteville. The current time is 11:06:21.

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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.