How far is Fayetteville, NC from Cedar Point, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Cedar Point, NC is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.61 mi
02h 54m
Flight
105.43 mi
169.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.43 mi
Kilometers
169.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.61 mi
Kilometers
194.11 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Point
Thu, May 7, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, May 7, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-06T22:14
Arrive Cedar Point
Thu, May 7, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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

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
Kenansville
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
60.2 mi
01h 27m
To Cedar Point
60.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
Cedar Point Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Wednesday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Cedar Point.

  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

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Autry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Autry Hwy

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Autry Hwy

  9. 9

    Continue on Roseboro Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sunset Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East

    927 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Faircloth Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Faircloth Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 East: Warsaw

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Railroad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turkey Highway

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Turkey Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right onto D S Williams Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hallsville Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.4 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

    1856 ft · 29 sec · Louis W. Sewell, Jr. Bridge

  27. 27

    Continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

    1 km · 49 sec · Ronald W. Reagan Freeway

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Lejeune Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Freedom Way

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way

  31. 31

    Continue on West Corbett Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · West Corbett Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Cedar Point Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Point Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turkey Highway
17.6 mi · 15%
Grove Street
13.4 mi · 11%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 10%
Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 8%
Richlands Highway
8.02 mi · 7%
Jackson Store Road
6.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

14.4 mi · 00h 21m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenansville
01h 27m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Cedar Point?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Kenansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Fayetteville and 60.4 miles from Cedar Point.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Point.

Stop Ideas Near Kenansville

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

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

BUS

Kinston, NC

46 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

47 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

55 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

70 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Cedar Point. Straight-line distance: 105.43 mi (169.68 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Cedar Point

#2 Cedar Point

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates34.6876600, -77.0724500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Cedar Point (-77.07245, 34.68766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $16.87
Round trip
$33.75
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.87 $33.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.87 $37.74
Premium $4.78 $20.35 $40.71
Diesel $5.62 $23.96 $47.92

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Cedar Point. The current time is 22:14:45.

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.