How far is Fayetteville, NC from Coats, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Coats, NC is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
34.11 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.17 mi
43.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.17 mi
Kilometers
43.73 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.11 mi
Kilometers
54.89 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coats
Tue, May 26, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 26, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-26T08:07
Arrive Coats
Tue, May 26, 8:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Coats
17 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South 13th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    38 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
20.9 mi · 61%
South 13th Street
6.59 mi · 19%
Dorman Road
1.46 mi · 4%
Arrowhead Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Long Branch Road
0.86 mi · 3%
Antioch Church Road
0.58 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Godwin
00h 23m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coats.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 17.1 miles from Fayetteville and 17 miles from Coats.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Coats.

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 Coats. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.73 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Coats

#2 Coats

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,520
Coordinates35.4079400, -78.6719600
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Coats (-78.67196, 35.40794)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.51
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.75 $9.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.31 $10.63
Premium $4.78 $5.73 $11.47
Diesel $5.62 $6.75 $13.50

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Coats. The current time is 08:07:19.

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.