How far is Fayetteville, NC from Laurinburg, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Laurinburg, NC is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Robeson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Laurinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Laurinburg.
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Start on Market Square
50 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Gillespie Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street
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Merge slight left onto South Eastern Boulevard
147 m · 9 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Gillespie Street
2879 ft · 39 sec · Gillespie Street
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Keep slight right
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto US 301 South: Parkton, Red Springs
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto David Parnell Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · David Parnell Street
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Continue on North Fayetteville Street
8 mi · 12 min · North Fayetteville Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on NC-71
8 mi · 11 min · NC-71
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Continue on Red Springs Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road
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Take the ramp right
1412 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
1301 ft · 16 sec · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Business: East Laurinburg
856 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on East Church Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Church Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Laurinburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Fayetteville Street
Continue on North Fayetteville Street
8.03 mi · 00h 12m
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 Laurinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Laurinburg?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Rennert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Fayetteville and 22.5 miles from Laurinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Laurinburg.
Stop Ideas Near Rennert
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 Rennert.
Fayetteville
Southern Pines
Dillon
Hamlet
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Laurinburg. Straight-line distance: 38.3 mi (61.64 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 Laurinburg
City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 14,896 |
| Coordinates | 34.7740500, -79.4628200 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurinburg (-79.46282, 34.77405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
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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