How far is Fayetteville, NC from Lake Waccamaw, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Lake Waccamaw, NC is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Lake Waccamaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Lake Waccamaw.
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Start on Market Square
50 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Gillespie Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gillespie Street
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Take the ramp right toward NC 87 South: Elizabethtown
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
37.6 mi · 51 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 701, NC 242: Elizabethtown, White Lake, Whiteville
1972 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto James B White Highway
881 ft · 15 sec · James B White Highway
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Turn right onto Red Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road
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Continue on Red Hill Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Red Hill Road
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Continue straight
675 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
2029 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2213 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Chauncey Town Road
6 m · 1 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chauncey Town Road
2216 ft · 50 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sam Potts Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sam Potts Highway
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Turn right onto Pecan Lane
1064 ft · 48 sec · Pecan Lane
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
11 m · 2 sec · West Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Lake Waccamaw.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
37.6 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Lake Waccamaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Lake Waccamaw?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Fayetteville and 34.4 miles from Lake Waccamaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.63 one way or $19.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Lake Waccamaw.
Stop Ideas Near Dublin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dublin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Lake Waccamaw. Straight-line distance: 55.05 mi (88.6 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 Lake Waccamaw
Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 34.3190600, -78.5000100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Waccamaw (-78.50001, 34.31906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.67 | $27.33 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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