How far is Fayetteville, NC from Buies Creek, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Buies Creek, NC is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 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 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Buies Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Buies Creek.
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Start on Market Square
80 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Person Street
1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street
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3
Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street
37 m · 2 sec · B Street
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Exit the roundabout onto B Street
1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
20.9 mi · 25 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Long Branch Rd
1426 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Long Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Long Branch Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road
3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Continue on Iris Bryant Road
1382 ft · 34 sec · Iris Bryant Road
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Turn straight onto South 13th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · West Jackson Boulevard
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Turn right onto Marshbanks Street
3022 ft · 1 min · Marshbanks Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
53 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2189 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Kivett Road
119 m · 15 sec · Kivett Road
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Turn left
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
35 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Buies Creek.
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.
North Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
20.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Buies Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Buies Creek?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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?
Godwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Fayetteville and 17.8 miles from Buies Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Buies Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Godwin
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 Godwin.
Fayetteville
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Raleigh Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Buies Creek. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.14 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 Buies Creek
Township in Harnett County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,942 |
| Coordinates | 35.4132200, -78.7355700 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buies Creek (-78.73557, 35.41322)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
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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