How far is Fayetteville, NC from Grifton, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Grifton, NC is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Grifton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Grifton.
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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
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 148 East: C F Harvey Parkway, Global Transpark
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Continue on C F Harvey Parkway
12.8 mi · 15 min · C F Harvey Parkway
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Keep slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Grifton Hugo Road
1484 ft · 23 sec · Grifton Hugo Road
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Continue on West Contentnea Drive
1278 ft · 31 sec · West Contentnea Drive
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
2481 ft · 51 sec · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1080 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Gordon Street
102 m · 15 sec · South Gordon Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Gordon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Grifton.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Grifton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Grifton?
The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Brogden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Fayetteville and 50.5 miles from Grifton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Grifton.
Stop Ideas Near Brogden
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 Brogden.
Goldsboro, NC
Selma–Smithfield
Kinston, NC
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Grifton. Straight-line distance: 84.29 mi (135.65 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 |
End: Grifton (-77.43746, 35.37266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.77 | $31.53 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.01 | $34.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
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 13, 2026
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