How far is Fayetteville, NC from Graham, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Graham, NC is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Graham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Graham.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
7.4 mi · 9 min · Sanford Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro
3086 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
2851 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill
973 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue
21 m · 1 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue
836 ft · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Hawkins Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue
12.8 mi · 18 min · Hawkins Avenue
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Turn left onto NC 87 Bypass
2984 ft · 57 sec · NC 87 Bypass
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Continue on NC 902
664 ft · 17 sec · NC 902
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Turn left onto Old Goldston Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road
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Turn left onto NC 902
922 ft · 25 sec · NC 902
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Continue on NC 87 North
1270 ft · 30 sec · NC 87 North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward NC 87 North
46 m · 2 sec · NC 87 North
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Exit the roundabout onto NC 87 North
14.6 mi · 20 min · NC 87 North
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Continue straight
13.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square
667 ft · 13 sec · Southeast Court Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Court Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Graham.
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.
North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Graham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Graham?
The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Fayetteville and 41.3 miles from Graham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Graham.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Cary
Southern Pines
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Graham. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.49 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 Graham
City in North Carolina
| Population | 15,766 |
| Coordinates | 36.0690300, -79.4005800 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Graham (-79.40058, 36.06903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
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
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