How far is Fayetteville, NC from Fuquay-Varina, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Fuquay-Varina, NC is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
41.68 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37 mi
59.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37 mi
Kilometers
59.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.68 mi
Kilometers
67.07 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, May 2, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-02T05:43
Arrive Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Walkertown
NC

City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
20.9 mi
00h 33m
To Fuquay-Varina
20.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    110 m · 7 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1662 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ramsey Street

    10.7 mi · 18 min · Ramsey Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elliot Bridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Elliot Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Elliott Bridge Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Elliott Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Northington Street

    126 m · 16 sec · East Northington Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Harnett Street

    118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McKinney Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

    12.1 mi · 20 min · West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Academy Street

    18 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina.

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
12.1 mi · 29%
Ramsey Street
10.7 mi · 26%
Elliott Bridge Road
6.61 mi · 16%
Elliot Bridge Road
2.63 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.17 mi · 3%
McKinney Parkway
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

Turn left onto West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

12.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walkertown
00h 33m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fayetteville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Fuquay-Varina?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Walkertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Fayetteville and 20.8 miles from Fuquay-Varina.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fayetteville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.

Stop Ideas Near Walkertown

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

26 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

54 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

55 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Cary

56 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina. Straight-line distance: 37 mi (59.54 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Fuquay-Varina

#2 Fuquay-Varina

City in North Carolina

Population32,145
Coordinates35.5843200, -78.8000100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Fuquay-Varina (-78.80001, 35.58432)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.82
Round trip
$11.65
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.82 $11.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.78 $7.02 $14.05
Diesel $5.62 $8.27 $16.53

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Fuquay-Varina. The current time is 05:43:58.

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.