How far is Fayetteville, NC from Hamlet, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Hamlet, NC is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.23 mi
01h 22m
Flight
47.63 mi
76.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.23 mi
Kilometers
88.88 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamlet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Hamlet
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Wagram
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Fayetteville
27.6 mi
00h 41m
To Hamlet
27.7 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Hamlet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Hamlet.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 15 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Raeford Road

    11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Fayetteville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Laurinburg Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Laurinburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1 km · 52 sec · Raeford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Wire Road

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Old Wire Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Wire Road

    46 m · 2 sec · Old Wire Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Wire Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Old Wire Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Morgan Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 74 Business: Hamlet

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    116 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Spring Street

    138 m · 11 sec · Spring Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Hamlet.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Raeford Road
11.6 mi · 21%
Old Wire Road
11.5 mi · 21%
Fayetteville Road
10.3 mi · 19%
Laurinburg Road
8.55 mi · 15%
Andrew Jackson Highway
7.09 mi · 13%
US 74 Business
3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Raeford Road

Continue on Raeford Road

11 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wagram
00h 41m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Hamlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Hamlet?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Wagram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Fayetteville and 27.7 miles from Hamlet.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Hamlet.

Stop Ideas Near Wagram

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wagram, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wagram.

RAIL

Hamlet

30 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

32 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

52 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Hamlet. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Hamlet

#2 Hamlet

Small settlement in a rural area

Population6,356
Coordinates34.8848800, -79.6942200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Hamlet (-79.69422, 34.88488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.64 $17.27
Premium $4.78 $9.32 $18.63
Diesel $5.62 $10.97 $21.93

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

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Hamlet. The current time is 00:55:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.