How far is Fayetteville, NC from Bethlehem, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Bethlehem, NC is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.37 mi
04h 00m
Flight
146.77 mi
236.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.77 mi
Kilometers
236.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.37 mi
Kilometers
311.2 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethlehem
Tue, Apr 14, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-14T19:31
Arrive Bethlehem
Tue, Apr 14, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:58 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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
96.6 mi
02h 00m
To Bethlehem
96.7 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Tate Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Tate Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McDonald Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · McDonald Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on 24th Street Northeast

    2113 ft · 51 sec · 24th Street Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto 29th Avenue Drive Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 29th Avenue Drive Northeast

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 16th Street Northeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 16th Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Telephone Exchange Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Telephone Exchange Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Telephone Exchange Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
81.7 mi · 42%
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 22%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 11%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 6%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 6%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

75.9 mi · 01h 26m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
02h 00m from Fayetteville
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Bethlehem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Fayetteville and 96.7 miles from Bethlehem.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Bethlehem. Straight-line distance: 146.77 mi (236.21 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 Bethlehem

Bethlehem is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8256900, -81.3070300
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Bethlehem (-81.30703, 35.82569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.83 L · about $27.01
Round trip
$54.03
13.64 gal · 51.66 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.01 $54.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.21 $60.41
Premium $4.78 $32.59 $65.17
Diesel $5.62 $38.36 $76.71

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Bethlehem. The current time is 19:31:41.

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.