How far is Fayetteville, NC from Goldsboro, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Goldsboro, NC is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55 miles (88.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sampson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Goldsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Goldsboro.
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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
7.9 mi · 10 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg
2047 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road
1433 ft · 27 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Continue on Fayetteville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Weeks Circle
95 m · 8 sec · Goldsboro Street
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Exit the rotary onto Goldsboro Street
1 mi · 2 min · Goldsboro Street
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Continue on Goldsboro Highway
18.9 mi · 27 min · Goldsboro Highway
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto South George Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South George Street
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
929 ft · 27 sec · West Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Walnut Street
47 m · 8 sec · East Walnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Walnut Street
142 m · 18 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North John Street
1010 ft · 32 sec · North John Street
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
151 m · 21 sec · East Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Goldsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Goldsboro Highway
Continue on Goldsboro Highway
18.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Goldsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Goldsboro?
The road trip is about 59.4 miles (95.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Spiveys Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Fayetteville and 29.8 miles from Goldsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55 miles (88.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.32 one way or $16.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Spiveys Corner
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 Spiveys Corner.
Fayetteville
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Goldsboro. Straight-line distance: 55 mi (88.52 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 Goldsboro
City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 34,447 |
| Coordinates | 35.3848800, -77.9927700 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goldsboro (-77.99277, 35.38488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.03 | $20.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
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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