How far is Fairfield Harbour, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Fairfield Harbour, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
127.45 mi
02h 23m
Flight
108.3 mi
174.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.3 mi
Kilometers
174.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.45 mi
Kilometers
205.11 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Fairfield Harbour
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Harbour
2026-04-16T09:53
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Harbour
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Seven Springs
NC

Human settlement in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fairfield Harbour
63.7 mi
01h 11m
To Fayetteville
63.8 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Harbour and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pelican Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Pelican Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Caracara Drive

    2179 ft · 2 min · Caracara Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cassowary Lane

    142 m · 25 sec · Cassowary Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Creek Road

    5.8 mi · 14 min · Broad Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Freedom Memorial Bridge

    33.6 mi · 37 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Richlands Road

    2001 ft · 37 sec · Richlands Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Asphalt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Asphalt Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Pink Hill Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pink Hill Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    43.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Weeks Circle

    125 m · 10 sec · Fayetteville Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Newton Grove Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Goldsboro Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    33 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road

    1578 ft · 30 sec · Goldsboro Road

  19. 19

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

    1887 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Harbour 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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Freedom Memorial Bridge
33.6 mi · 26%
Fayetteville Highway
9.23 mi · 7%
Broad Creek Road
9.05 mi · 7%
Newton Grove Highway
7.82 mi · 6%
Goldsboro Road
7.25 mi · 6%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight right

43.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Springs
01h 11m from Fairfield Harbour
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield Harbour 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 Fairfield Harbour to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Seven Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from Fairfield Harbour and 63.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Seven Springs

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

21 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

24 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

52 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Wilson

55 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Harbour and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 108.3 mi (174.29 km).

Fairfield Harbour

#1 Fairfield Harbour

Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina

Population2,952
Coordinates35.0765500, -76.9635600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Pelican Drive (-76.96356, 35.076578)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.02 L · about $17.82
Round trip
$35.65
9 gal · 34.04 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.82 $35.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $4.78 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.62 $25.31 $50.62

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield Harbour and Fayetteville. The current time is 09:53:14.

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.