How far is Fayetteville, NC from Garner, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Garner, NC is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
57.94 mi
01h 09m
Flight
47.88 mi
77.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.88 mi
Kilometers
77.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.94 mi
Kilometers
93.24 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T16:49
Arrive Garner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
29 mi
00h 34m
To Garner
29 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Garner.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    80 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    30.8 mi · 36 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Garner

    2222 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    142 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Umstead Lane

    127 m · 16 sec · Umstead Lane

  16. 16

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

    1291 ft · 32 sec · Benson Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
30.8 mi · 53%
I 40 West
22.5 mi · 39%
Person Street
0.53 mi · 1%
US 70 West
0.42 mi · 1%
B Street
0.34 mi · 1%
I 40
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

30.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 34m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Garner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Garner?

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Fayetteville and 29 miles from Garner.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Garner.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Garner. Straight-line distance: 47.88 mi (77.05 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Garner

#2 Garner

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population32,180
Coordinates35.7112600, -78.6141700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Garner (-78.61417, 35.71126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.74 L · about $8.08
Round trip
$16.16
4.08 gal · 15.48 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.08 $16.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.04 $18.07
Premium $4.78 $9.75 $19.49
Diesel $5.62 $11.47 $22.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Garner. The current time is 16:49:20.

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.