How far is Fayetteville, NC from Broadway, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Broadway, NC is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.91 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.68 mi
47.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.68 mi
Kilometers
47.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.91 mi
Kilometers
52.96 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadway
Tue, Nov 10, 11:35 AM EST
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, Nov 10, 12:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-11-10T10:46
Arrive Broadway
Tue, Nov 10, 11:35 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EST
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
Spring Lake
NC

Borough of New Jersey

From Fayetteville
16.5 mi
00h 24m
To Broadway
16.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nursery Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Nursery Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Nursery Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Nursery Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Docs Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Docs Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    973 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buie Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Buie Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McDougald Road

    2719 ft · 43 sec · McDougald Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mt Pisgah Church Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mt Pisgah Church Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McArthur Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · McArthur Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Seminole Road

    1.1 km · 55 sec · Seminole Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 26%
Nursery Road
5.46 mi · 17%
North Bragg Boulevard
5.13 mi · 16%
Docs Road
3.18 mi · 10%
McArthur Road
2.76 mi · 8%
Mt Pisgah Church Road
2.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Murchison Road

Continue on Murchison Road

8.61 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake
00h 24m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Clear near Broadway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Spring Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Fayetteville and 16.5 miles from Broadway.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

15 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

38 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

71 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Hamlet

73 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Broadway. Straight-line distance: 29.68 mi (47.77 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 Broadway

Broadway is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4579300, -79.0530800
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Broadway (-79.05308, 35.45793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $3.80
Round trip
$7.59
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $3.80 $7.59
Mid-grade $3.73 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.16 $4.82 $9.65
Diesel $5.44 $6.31 $12.62

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Broadway. The current time is 10:46:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.