How far is Fayetteville, NC from Forest Oaks, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Forest Oaks, NC is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
86.37 mi
01h 58m
Flight
79.65 mi
128.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.65 mi
Kilometers
128.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.37 mi
Kilometers
139 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Oaks
Sun, May 3, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, May 3, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-03T04:35
Arrive Forest Oaks
Sun, May 3, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Farmville
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
43.2 mi
00h 59m
To Forest Oaks
43.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Forest Oaks.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    40.2 mi · 49 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Woody Mill Road, Company Mill Road

    1240 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Company Mill Road

    1282 ft · 47 sec · Company Mill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Liberty Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Liberty Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Forest Oaks Drive

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Forest Oaks Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1446 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
40.2 mi · 47%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 24%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 10%
Forest Oaks Drive
1.37 mi · 2%
Liberty Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

40.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
00h 59m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Forest Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Forest Oaks?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Fayetteville and 43.2 miles from Forest Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Fayetteville and Sunny near Forest Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Cary

47 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

53 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

55 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Forest Oaks. Straight-line distance: 79.65 mi (128.19 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Forest Oaks

#2 Forest Oaks

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

Population3,890
Coordinates35.9881900, -79.7061400
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Forest Oaks (-79.70614, 35.98819)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.51 $27.02
Premium $4.78 $14.57 $29.15
Diesel $5.62 $17.15 $34.31

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Forest Oaks. The current time is 04:35:35.

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.