How far is Fayetteville, NC from Madison, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Madison, NC is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.41 mi
02h 41m
Flight
110.26 mi
177.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.26 mi
Kilometers
177.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.41 mi
Kilometers
201.82 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madison
Mon, May 25, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, May 25, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-25T00:29
Arrive Madison
Mon, May 25, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
62.8 mi
01h 20m
To Madison
62.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Madison.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 68: High Point, Piedmont Triad International Airport

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 68 North: Piedmont Triad International Airport

    98 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 68

    3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 68

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 73 North: Martinsville

    2557 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    1208 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    680 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    126 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Madison.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 35%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 17%
I 73 North
18.2 mi · 15%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 10%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 9%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
110.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
01h 20m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Madison?

The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Fayetteville and 62.7 miles from Madison.

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

The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Siler City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Siler City.

RAIL

Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Madison. Straight-line distance: 110.26 mi (177.45 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Madison

#2 Madison

Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA

Population2,108
Coordinates36.3854200, -79.9594900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Madison (-79.95949, 36.38542)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $17.51
Round trip
$35.02
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.51 $35.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.58 $39.15
Premium $4.78 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $5.62 $24.86 $49.72

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Madison. The current time is 00:29:18.

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.