How far is Fayetteville, NC from Havelock, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Havelock, NC is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Havelock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Havelock.
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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 3 toward West Weeks Circle
55 m · 4 sec · Mt Olive Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Mt Olive Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Mt Olive Drive
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Continue on Mt Olive Highway
45.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Mt Olive Highway
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Turn right onto Old Asphalt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Asphalt Road
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Turn left onto Richlands Road
1979 ft · 36 sec · Richlands Road
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Turn right onto East New Bern Road
33.4 mi · 37 min · East New Bern Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Freedom Memorial Bridge
12.4 mi · 17 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 Business East: Havelock
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Jaycee Street
796 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street
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Turn left onto Cunningham Boulevard
101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cunningham Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Havelock.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Mt Olive Highway
Continue on Mt Olive Highway
45.9 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Havelock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Havelock?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Seven Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Fayetteville and 67 miles from Havelock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Havelock.
Stop Ideas Near Seven Springs
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 Seven Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Havelock. Straight-line distance: 112.58 mi (181.18 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 Havelock
City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 19,593 |
| Coordinates | 34.8790500, -76.9013300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Havelock (-76.90133, 34.87905)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.60 | $45.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.60 | $53.20 |
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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