How far is Fayetteville, NC from Belhaven, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Belhaven, NC is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.42 mi
03h 16m
Flight
131.57 mi
211.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.57 mi
Kilometers
211.74 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.42 mi
Kilometers
248.52 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-16T11:02
Arrive Belhaven
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saratoga
NC

Town of the United States, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
77.1 mi
01h 38m
To Belhaven
77.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Memorial Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1941 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mumford Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mumford Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pactolus Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pactolus Highway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    19.5 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Continue on US 264

    4.3 mi · 6 min · US 264

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    128 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    556 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    14.5 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Seed Tick Neck Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Seed Tick Neck Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 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 Belhaven.

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 37%
South Church Street
43.7 mi · 28%
Pactolus Highway
20.3 mi · 13%
US 264
18.8 mi · 12%
Seed Tick Neck Road
3.03 mi · 2%
Stantonsburg Road
2.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

57.3 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saratoga
01h 38m from Fayetteville
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Belhaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saratoga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Fayetteville and 77.3 miles from Belhaven.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.59 one way or $43.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saratoga

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

14 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

32 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

35 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

37 mi away
Second and Reade Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Belhaven. Straight-line distance: 131.57 mi (211.74 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Belhaven

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

Population1,582
Coordinates35.5401700, -76.6229900
Altitude0
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Belhaven (-76.62299, 35.54017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.63 L · about $21.59
Round trip
$43.17
10.9 gal · 41.26 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.59 $43.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.14 $48.28
Premium $4.78 $26.04 $52.08
Diesel $5.62 $30.65 $61.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Belhaven. The current time is 11:02:53.

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.