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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Market Square
80 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Person Street
1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street
37 m · 2 sec · B Street
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Exit the roundabout onto B Street
1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit right
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
1757 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
1283 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Good News Church Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road
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Turn right
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp right
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 29 min
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
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Continue on United States Highway 64 East
39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
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Keep slight right
26.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
157 m · 11 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
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Continue on South Croatan Highway
9.8 mi · 16 min · South Croatan Highway
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1263 ft · 40 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Creek Street
646 ft · 28 sec · Creek Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Historic Town Hall
Town of Tarboro
Williamston Water Collection
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parmele.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
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).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kill Devil Hills
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 7,413 |
| Coordinates | 36.0307200, -75.6760100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kill Devil Hills (-75.67601, 36.03072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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
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