How far is Fayetteville, NC from Jamestown, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Jamestown, NC is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.21 mi
02h 09m
Flight
88.12 mi
141.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.12 mi
Kilometers
141.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.21 mi
Kilometers
159.67 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamestown
Wed, Apr 29, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 12:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-29T19:51
Arrive Jamestown
Wed, Apr 29, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Goldston
NC

City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
49.6 mi
01h 04m
To Jamestown
49.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto River Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Oakdale Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Oakdale Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 44%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 21%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 12%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 9%
Greensboro Urban Loop
4.78 mi · 5%
I 85 South
3.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
88.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
01h 04m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fayetteville and Cloudy near Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Fayetteville and 49.6 miles from Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fayetteville and Cloudy near Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 88.12 mi (141.82 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Jamestown

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Population4,528
Coordinates35.9943000, -79.9353100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Jamestown (-79.93531, 35.9943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.73
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.86 $27.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.78 $16.72 $33.45
Diesel $5.62 $19.68 $39.37

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Jamestown. The current time is 19:51:58.

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.