How far is Fayetteville, NC from Albemarle, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Albemarle, NC is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
92.42 mi
02h 17m
Flight
77.4 mi
124.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.4 mi
Kilometers
124.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.74 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albemarle
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Albemarle
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Carthage
NC

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

From Fayetteville
46.2 mi
01h 08m
To Albemarle
46.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    8.5 mi · 13 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24: Carthage

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 36 sec · Albemarle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    805 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1379 ft · 28 sec · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    42 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 46%
NC 24
20.4 mi · 22%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 9%
North Bragg Boulevard
8.46 mi · 9%
Albemarle Road
5.89 mi · 6%
Monroe Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McReynolds Street

Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

42.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
01h 08m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Albemarle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Fayetteville and 46.2 miles from Albemarle.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

19 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

57 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

58 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Cary

76 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Albemarle. Straight-line distance: 77.4 mi (124.56 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Albemarle

#2 Albemarle

City in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,003
Coordinates35.3501400, -80.2000600
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Albemarle (-80.20006, 35.35014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.91
Round trip
$25.83
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.91 $25.83
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.44 $28.88
Premium $4.78 $15.58 $31.15
Diesel $5.62 $18.33 $36.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Albemarle. The current time is 07:56:07.

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.