How far is Fayetteville, NC from Aberdeen, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Aberdeen, NC is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Aberdeen.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue
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Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Aberdeen Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Aberdeen Road
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Continue on Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1483 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn right onto West South Street
19 m · 2 sec · West South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Aberdeen.
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.
Plank Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
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 Fayetteville and Sunny near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Raeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Fayetteville and 18.3 miles from Aberdeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Aberdeen.
Stop Ideas Near Raeford
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 Raeford.
Southern Pines
Fayetteville
Hamlet
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 31.63 mi (50.9 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 8,339 |
| Coordinates | 35.1315500, -79.4294800 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-79.42948, 35.13155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.16 | $12.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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