How far is Fayetteville, NC from Hertford, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Hertford, NC is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.46 mi
03h 42m
Flight
156.62 mi
252.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.62 mi
Kilometers
252.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.46 mi
Kilometers
285.59 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hertford
Tue, Jun 2, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, Jun 2, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-02T04:01
Arrive Hertford
Tue, Jun 2, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Macclesfield
NC

Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
88.7 mi
01h 51m
To Hertford
88.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    80 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1757 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Good News Church Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    40 mi · 50 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Grubb Street

    55 m · 4 sec · West Grubb Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grubb Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Good News Church Road
75.8 mi · 43%
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 32%
South Church Street
24.1 mi · 14%
Person Street
0.53 mi
B Street
0.34 mi
US 301
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

57.3 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macclesfield
01h 51m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Hertford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macclesfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Fayetteville and 88.8 miles from Hertford.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Hertford.

Stop Ideas Near Macclesfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Macclesfield, 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 Macclesfield.

RAIL

Wilson

22 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

24 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Greenville, NC

31 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

49 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Hertford. Straight-line distance: 156.62 mi (252.06 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Hertford

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,143
Coordinates36.1901600, -76.4660500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Hertford (-76.46605, 36.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.7 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.4 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Hertford. The current time is 04:01:50.

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.