How far is Fayetteville, NC from Kitty Hawk, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Martin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Kitty Hawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Kitty Hawk.
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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
12.3 mi · 20 min · South Croatan Highway
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Turn left onto West Kitty Hawk Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kitty Hawk Road
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Turn left onto Elijah Baum Road
11 m · 2 sec · Elijah Baum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elijah Baum Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Kitty Hawk.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kitty Hawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Kitty Hawk?
The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Robersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Fayetteville and 116.3 miles from Kitty Hawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.48 one way or $64.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kitty Hawk.
Stop Ideas Near Robersonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Town Hall
Hamilton Town Office/Municipal Building
Williamston Water Collection
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Robersonville.
Greenville, NC
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Kinston, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Kitty Hawk. Straight-line distance: 191.53 mi (308.24 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 Kitty Hawk
Town in North Carolina
| Population | 3,598 |
| Coordinates | 36.0646100, -75.7057300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kitty Hawk (-75.70573, 36.06461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $32.48 | $64.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.32 | $72.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.18 | $78.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.12 | $92.23 |
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
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