How far is Fayetteville, NC from Holly Springs, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Holly Springs, NC is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
46.86 mi
01h 14m
Flight
41.44 mi
66.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.44 mi
Kilometers
66.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.41 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-31T02:54
Arrive Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Lillington
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Fayetteville
23.5 mi
00h 37m
To Holly Springs
23.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Holly Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    110 m · 7 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1662 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ramsey Street

    10.7 mi · 18 min · Ramsey Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elliot Bridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Elliot Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Elliott Bridge Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Elliott Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Northington Street

    126 m · 16 sec · East Northington Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Harnett Street

    118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto McKinney Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 13 min · West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Piney Grove-Rawls Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove-Rawls Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Piney Grove-Wilbon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ramsey Street
10.7 mi · 23%
West Cornelius Harnett Boulevard
8.85 mi · 19%
Elliott Bridge Road
6.61 mi · 14%
Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6 mi · 13%
Elliot Bridge Road
2.63 mi · 6%
South Main Street
2.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ramsey Street

Continue on Ramsey Street

10.7 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lillington
00h 37m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Holly Springs?

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Lillington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Fayetteville and 23.4 miles from Holly Springs.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Holly Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Lillington

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

39 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

45 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Holly Springs. Straight-line distance: 41.44 mi (66.69 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population31,377
Coordinates35.6512700, -78.8336200
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Holly Springs (-78.83362, 35.65127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.78 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $5.62 $9.28 $18.56

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Holly Springs. The current time is 02:54:44.

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.