How far is Fayetteville, NC from Bayshore, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Bayshore, NC is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.4 miles (131 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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 02h 16m.
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.
Township in Bladen County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Bayshore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Bayshore.
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Start on Market Square
50 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Gillespie Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gillespie Street
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Take the ramp right toward NC 87 South: Elizabethtown
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
64.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Continue on Old State Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old State Road
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Continue on Old Stage Road
2658 ft · 41 sec · Old Stage Road
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Merge slight right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight left
2769 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
18.9 mi · 20 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 Business South: Wilmington
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto Marsh Oaks Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Marsh Oaks Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marsh Oaks Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Bayshore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
64.2 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Clear near Bayshore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Bayshore?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Kelly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Fayetteville and 50.9 miles from Bayshore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.4 miles (131 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Clear near Bayshore.
Stop Ideas Near Kelly
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 Kelly.
Wilmington, NC
Fayetteville
Jacksonville, NC
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Bayshore. Straight-line distance: 81.37 mi (130.96 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 Bayshore
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,393 |
| Coordinates | 34.2896100, -77.7874800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayshore (-77.78748, 34.28961)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.15 | $34.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
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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