How far is Fairmont, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Fairmont, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
48.36 mi
00h 50m
Flight
40.67 mi
65.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.67 mi
Kilometers
65.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.36 mi
Kilometers
77.83 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:14 PM EDT
Return by in Fairmont
Thu, Apr 30, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-04-30T13:23
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
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
Saint Pauls
NC

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

From Fairmont
21.4 mi
00h 25m
To Fayetteville
26.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    108 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Byrd Street

    971 ft · 44 sec · Byrd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    10.1 mi · 17 min · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Apple Street

    546 ft · 16 sec · Apple Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street

    948 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    120 m · 8 sec · North Water Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Capuano Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    653 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield

    5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Eastern Boulevard

    98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    77 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capuano Street
20.8 mi · 43%
North Walnut Street
10.1 mi · 21%
I 95 Business North
7.39 mi · 15%
Gillespie Street
2.45 mi · 5%
Carthage Road
1.05 mi · 2%
North Water Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Capuano Street

Merge slight left

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Pauls
00h 25m from Fairmont
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Saint Pauls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Fairmont and 26.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fairmont and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Pauls

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

29 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

56 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

57 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

67 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.45 km).

Fairmont

#1 Fairmont

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,580
Coordinates34.4968300, -79.1142000
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-79.114296, 34.496825)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.55
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.77 $13.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.57 $15.15
Premium $4.78 $8.17 $16.34
Diesel $5.62 $9.62 $19.23

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Fayetteville. The current time is 13:23:41.

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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.