How far is Fayetteville, NC from Elizabethtown, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Elizabethtown, NC is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Elizabethtown.
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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 2 toward Person Street
18 m · 1 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Person Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
1481 ft · 33 sec · Clinton Road
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Turn right onto Cedar Creek Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Continue on Cedar Creek Road
23.7 mi · 33 min · Cedar Creek Road
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Turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Poplar Street
65 m · 5 sec · North Poplar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Poplar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Elizabethtown.
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.
Cedar Creek Road
Continue on Cedar Creek Road
23.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Tar Heel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Fayetteville and 18.6 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 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 Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Tar Heel
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 Tar Heel.
Fayetteville
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Southern Pines
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 33.09 mi (53.26 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 Elizabethtown
City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 34.6293400, -78.6052900 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabethtown (-78.60529, 34.62934)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.96 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
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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