How far is Fayetteville, NC from Forest Park, GA?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Forest Park, GA is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208 miles (334.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lee County, South Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Forest Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Forest Park.
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Start on Market Square
50 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Gillespie Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street
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Merge slight left onto South Eastern Boulevard
147 m · 9 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Gillespie Street
2879 ft · 39 sec · Gillespie Street
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Keep slight right
84.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Columbia
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
143 mi · 2 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta
1851 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Washington Road
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Eisenhower Drive
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Turn right onto Castlewood Drive
2121 ft · 2 min · Castlewood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Castlewood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Forest Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 20 West
Merge slight left
143 mi · 02h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Forest Park?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bishopville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Fayetteville and 117.3 miles from Forest Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208 miles (334.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bishopville
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 Bishopville.
Camden
Florence
Kingstree
Columbia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Forest Park. Straight-line distance: 207.98 mi (334.71 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 Forest Park
Forest Park is a place in Georgia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5098600, -82.0067800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Park (-82.00678, 33.50986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.51 | $79.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.51 | $93.02 |
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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