How far is Fayetteville, NC from East Rockingham, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to East Rockingham, NC is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
60.37 mi
01h 24m
Flight
50.91 mi
81.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.91 mi
Kilometers
81.93 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.37 mi
Kilometers
97.15 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Rockingham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive East Rockingham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Five Points
NC

Township in Hoke County, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
30.1 mi
00h 42m
To East Rockingham
30.2 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and East Rockingham.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Raeford Road

    11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Long Drive

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Long Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · King Edward Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 22%
Raeford Road
11 mi · 18%
Addor Road
4.08 mi · 7%
Army Road
3.61 mi · 6%
Ashemont Road
2.45 mi · 4%
North Long Drive
2.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Points
00h 42m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near East Rockingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to East Rockingham?

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Five Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Fayetteville and 30.2 miles from East Rockingham.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near East Rockingham.

Stop Ideas Near Five Points

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

18 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

34 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

44 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

67 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and East Rockingham. Straight-line distance: 50.91 mi (81.93 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Rockingham

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

Population3,736
Coordinates34.9182100, -79.7625600
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: East Rockingham (-79.76256, 34.91821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.87
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.44 $16.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.43 $18.87
Premium $4.78 $10.18 $20.35
Diesel $5.62 $11.98 $23.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and East Rockingham. The current time is 06:02:34.

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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.