How far is Fayetteville, NC from Buxton, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Buxton, NC is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Buxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Buxton.
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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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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
57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit right
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1757 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
1283 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Good News Church Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp right
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
893 ft · 15 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Turn right onto Cape Hatteras National Park Road
23.6 mi · 34 min · Cape Hatteras National Park Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
30 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Buxton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Partly Cloudy near Buxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Buxton?
The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.6 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Williamston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Fayetteville and 133.8 miles from Buxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189 miles (304.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.76 one way or $61.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Partly Cloudy near Buxton.
Stop Ideas Near Williamston
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 Williamston.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Buxton. Straight-line distance: 189.01 mi (304.19 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 Buxton
Buxton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2676800, -75.5423700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buxton (-75.54237, 35.26768)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $3.26 | $30.76 | $61.51 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $34.84 | $69.69 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $38.97 | $77.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.16 | $102.33 |
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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