How far is Fayetteville, NC from Half Moon, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Half Moon, NC is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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 02h 12m.
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 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 Half Moon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Half Moon.
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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
13.4 mi · 19 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Autry Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Autry Highway
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Continue on Autry Hwy
1.5 mi · 2 min · Autry Hwy
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Continue on Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway
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Continue on Sunset Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sunset Avenue
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Take the exit right toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
927 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Faircloth Freeway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Faircloth Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 East: Warsaw
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Railroad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Turkey Highway
9.4 mi · 14 min · Turkey Highway
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Take the exit right
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1701 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
6 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Turn right
23 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto West Franck Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Franck Street
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Continue on Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · Gum Branch Road
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Turn left onto Ramsey Road
29 m · 2 sec · Ramsey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ramsey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Half Moon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
23 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Half Moon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Half Moon?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Fayetteville and 45.9 miles from Half Moon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Half Moon.
Stop Ideas Near Turkey
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 Turkey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Half Moon. Straight-line distance: 81.88 mi (131.77 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 Half Moon
Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 8,352 |
| Coordinates | 34.8260000, -77.4594100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Half Moon (-77.45941, 34.826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.79 | $25.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.31 | $28.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.17 | $36.33 |
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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