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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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 22m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 15 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue
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Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
10.3 mi · 15 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on Laurinburg Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Laurinburg Road
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Continue on Raeford Road
1 km · 52 sec · Raeford Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Wire Road
6.2 mi · 8 min · Old Wire Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Wire Road
46 m · 2 sec · Old Wire Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Wire Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Old Wire Road
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Turn straight onto Morgan Street
3078 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
7.1 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 74 Business: Hamlet
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
116 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Spring Street
138 m · 11 sec · Spring Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wagram.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Hamlet. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 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 |
#2 Hamlet
Small settlement in a rural area
| Population | 6,356 |
| Coordinates | 34.8848800, -79.6942200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamlet (-79.69422, 34.88488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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