How far is Fayetteville, NC from Kenly, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Kenly, NC is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
59.19 mi
01h 10m
Flight
56.73 mi
91.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.73 mi
Kilometers
91.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.19 mi
Kilometers
95.25 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenly
Sun, May 3, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, May 3, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-03T04:50
Arrive Kenly
Sun, May 3, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
29.6 mi
00h 35m
To Kenly
29.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2674 ft · 1 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 97%
Person Street
0.53 mi · 1%
South Church Street
0.51 mi · 1%
B Street
0.34 mi · 1%
US 301
0.27 mi
Grove Street
0.18 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 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 35m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Clear near Kenly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Fayetteville and 29.6 miles from Kenly.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.28 one way or $16.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Fayetteville and Mostly Clear near Kenly.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Kenly. Straight-line distance: 56.73 mi (91.3 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Kenly

Town of the United States

Population1,624
Coordinates35.5962700, -78.1241600
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Kenly (-78.12416, 35.59627)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $8.28
Round trip
$16.56
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.28 $16.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.26 $18.51
Premium $4.78 $9.99 $19.97
Diesel $5.62 $11.75 $23.51

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Kenly. The current time is 04:50:15.

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.