How far is Fayetteville, NC from Kill Devil Hills, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.5 mi
04h 55m
Flight
192.29 mi
309.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.29 mi
Kilometers
309.46 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.5 mi
Kilometers
369.34 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kill Devil Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Kill Devil Hills
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Parmele
NC

Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
114.6 mi
02h 27m
To Kill Devil Hills
114.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
Kill Devil Hills Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
69°F
Thursday
Using Manteo as the closest live forecast in the Dare County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Kill Devil Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Kill Devil Hills.

  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

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    20.2 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    26.2 mi · 36 min

  24. 24

    Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail

    157 m · 11 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on South Croatan Highway

    9.8 mi · 16 min · South Croatan Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1263 ft · 40 sec · West 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Creek Street

    646 ft · 28 sec · Creek Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Creek Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Kill Devil Hills.

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 64 East
66.8 mi · 29%
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 25%
Good News Church Road
29.2 mi · 13%
South Church Street
23.1 mi · 10%
South Croatan Highway
9.84 mi · 4%
U.S. Highway 64 East
2.29 mi · 1%
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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parmele
02h 27m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Kill Devil Hills?

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Parmele is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Fayetteville and 114.9 miles from Kill Devil Hills.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Kill Devil Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Parmele

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parmele and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.9 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Town of Tarboro
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Town of Tarboro

Tarboro , NC
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Williamston Water Collection

Williamston , NC
106 E Main St, Williamston, NC 27892
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parmele.

BUS

Greenville, NC

23 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

46 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

55 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

68 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Kill Devil Hills. Straight-line distance: 192.29 mi (309.46 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Kill Devil Hills

#2 Kill Devil Hills

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population7,413
Coordinates36.0307200, -75.6760100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Kill Devil Hills (-75.67601, 36.03072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.66 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.17
16.2 gal · 61.32 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.08 $64.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.87 $71.75
Premium $4.78 $38.70 $77.40
Diesel $5.62 $45.55 $91.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Kill Devil Hills. The current time is 03:36:40.

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.