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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.51 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.18 mi
42.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.18 mi
Kilometers
42.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 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 Buies Creek
Sun, Apr 12, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 12, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-12T09:53
Arrive Buies Creek
Sun, Apr 12, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Godwin
NC

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

From Fayetteville
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Buies Creek
17.8 mi
00h 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
84°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

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.

  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

    20.9 mi · 25 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Long Branch Rd

    1426 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Long Branch Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Long Branch Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Arrowhead Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dorman Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Antioch Church Road

    3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Iris Bryant Road

    1382 ft · 34 sec · Iris Bryant Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South 13th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 13th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Marshbanks Street

    3022 ft · 1 min · Marshbanks Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2189 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kivett Road

    119 m · 15 sec · Kivett Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    30 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    35 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
20.9 mi · 59%
West Jackson Boulevard
5.5 mi · 16%
Dorman Road
1.46 mi · 4%
South 13th Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Arrowhead Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Long Branch Road
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+9.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godwin
00h 24m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

26 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

50 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

62 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Cary

64 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Buies Creek. Straight-line distance: 26.18 mi (42.14 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Buies Creek

#2 Buies Creek

Township in Harnett County, North Carolina

Population2,942
Coordinates35.4132200, -78.7355700
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Buies Creek (-78.73557, 35.41322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.95
Round trip
$9.90
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Buies Creek. The current time is 09:53:43.

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.