How far is Fayetteville, NC from Gaston, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Gaston, NC is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Gaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Gaston.
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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 3 toward B Street
37 m · 2 sec · B Street
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Exit the roundabout onto B Street
1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
125.8 mi · 2 hr 20 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 46: Gaston, Garysburg
1003 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
849 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on State Highway 46
3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 46
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Turn straight
32 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Gaston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
126 mi · 02h 20m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Gaston?
The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Lucama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Fayetteville and 65.1 miles from Gaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 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 Chance Rain Showers near Gaston.
Stop Ideas Near Lucama
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 Lucama.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Gaston. Straight-line distance: 121.6 mi (195.69 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 Gaston
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,022 |
| Coordinates | 36.5004300, -77.6449800 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gaston (-77.64498, 36.50043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.22 | $36.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.37 | $40.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.87 | $51.74 |
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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