How far is Fayetteville, NC from Bethel, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Bethel, NC is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
130.48 mi
02h 49m
Flight
101.99 mi
164.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.99 mi
Kilometers
164.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.48 mi
Kilometers
209.99 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Sun, Apr 12, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 12, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-12T09:57
Arrive Bethel
Sun, Apr 12, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
65.3 mi
01h 24m
To Bethel
65.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1128 ft · 19 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward I 40 East, I 85 Business North, US 29 North, US 70 East, US 220 North: Burlington

    80 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 29 North, US 70 East, US 220 North

    810 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South O'Henry Boulevard

    9.9 mi · 13 min · South O'Henry Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Reidsville Highway

    25.9 mi · 29 min · Reidsville Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Law Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Law Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Law Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 33%
Reidsville Highway
26.2 mi · 20%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 16%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 9%
South O'Henry Boulevard
9.93 mi · 8%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
01h 24m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Fayetteville and 65.2 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 101.99 mi (164.13 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Bethel

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

Population1,614
Coordinates36.4534700, -79.4516900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Bethel (-79.45169, 36.45347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $18.22
Round trip
$36.44
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.22 $36.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.37 $40.75
Premium $4.78 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.62 $25.87 $51.74

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Bethel. The current time is 09:57:10.

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.