How far is Fayetteville, NC from Bayboro, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Bayboro, NC is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
134 mi
02h 54m
Flight
119.33 mi
192.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.33 mi
Kilometers
192.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134 mi
Kilometers
215.65 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayboro
Wed, May 13, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, May 14, 2:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-13T20:52
Arrive Bayboro
Wed, May 13, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Seven Springs
NC

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

From Fayetteville
66.9 mi
01h 27m
To Bayboro
67.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S
Destination
Bayboro Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
80°F
Wednesday
Using Washington as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    80 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    7.9 mi · 10 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg

    2047 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road

    1433 ft · 27 sec · Goldsboro Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fayetteville Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Fayetteville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newton Grove Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Weeks Circle

    55 m · 4 sec · Mt Olive Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Mt Olive Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Mt Olive Highway

    45.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Mt Olive Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Asphalt Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Asphalt Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Richlands Road

    1979 ft · 36 sec · Richlands Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East New Bern Road

    33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    1.2 km · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    26 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East New Bern Road
51.4 mi · 38%
Mt Olive Highway
45.9 mi · 34%
Fayetteville Highway
9.29 mi · 7%
North Eastern Boulevard
7.94 mi · 6%
Newton Grove Highway
7.76 mi · 6%
Goldsboro Road
7.22 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mt Olive Highway

Continue on Mt Olive Highway

45.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seven Springs
01h 27m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Bayboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 66.9 miles from Fayetteville and 67.1 miles from Bayboro.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Sunny near Bayboro.

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 Fayetteville and Bayboro. Straight-line distance: 119.33 mi (192.05 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bayboro

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

Population1,242
Coordinates35.1429400, -76.7702100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Bayboro (-76.77021, 35.14294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.9 L · about $18.74
Round trip
$37.47
9.46 gal · 35.8 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.74 $37.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.95 $41.90
Premium $4.78 $22.60 $45.20
Diesel $5.62 $26.60 $53.20

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Bayboro. The current time is 20:52:45.

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.