How far is Fairmont, NC from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Fairmont, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 01h 44m.
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 Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Raleigh.
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Start on Main Street
108 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Byrd Street
971 ft · 44 sec · Byrd Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
10.1 mi · 17 min · North Walnut Street
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Continue on Apple Street
546 ft · 16 sec · Apple Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street
948 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
120 m · 8 sec · North Water Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street
67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street
1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street
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Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road
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Turn right onto Capuano Street
46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street
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Take the ramp straight
653 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Raleigh.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Capuano Street
Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Wade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Fairmont and 55.6 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairmont and Mostly Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Wade
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 Wade.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Southern Pines
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 92.12 mi (148.25 km).
#1 Fairmont
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 34.4968300, -79.1142000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.05 | $30.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.16 | $36.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
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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