How far is Fayetteville, NC from Manteo, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Manteo, NC is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
217.19 mi
04h 36m
Flight
189.63 mi
305.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.63 mi
Kilometers
305.18 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.19 mi
Kilometers
349.53 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manteo
Sun, May 31, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-30T23:06
Arrive Manteo
Sun, May 31, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bethel
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA

From Fayetteville
108.5 mi
02h 18m
To Manteo
108.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 26 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    80 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1757 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Good News Church Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    20.2 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    1 mi · 2 min · United States Highway 64 East

  21. 21

    Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East

  22. 22

    Continue on United States Highway 64 East

    39.5 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    22.7 mi · 31 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto S US Highway 64

    1.5 mi · 3 min · S US Highway 64

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · N US Highway 64

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 64 East
63.2 mi · 29%
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 26%
Good News Church Road
29.2 mi · 13%
South Church Street
23.1 mi · 11%
U.S. Highway 64 East
2.29 mi · 1%
S US Highway 64
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
02h 18m from Fayetteville
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manteo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from Fayetteville and 108.7 miles from Manteo.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Manteo.

Stop Ideas Near Bethel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bethel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

Historic Town Hall

Bethel , NC
141 W Railroad St, Bethel, NC 27812
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Historical landmark
Town of Tarboro
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Town of Tarboro

Tarboro , NC
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Williamston Water Collection

Williamston , NC
106 E Main St, Williamston, NC 27892
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethel.

BUS

Greenville, NC

22 mi away
Second and Reade Streets
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Wilson

49 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

65 mi away
101 East New Bern Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Manteo. Straight-line distance: 189.63 mi (305.18 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Manteo

Town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates35.9082300, -75.6757300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Manteo (-75.67573, 35.90823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29.01 L · about $30.34
Round trip
$60.68
15.32 gal · 58.02 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.34 $60.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.93 $67.85
Premium $4.78 $36.60 $73.20
Diesel $5.62 $43.08 $86.16

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

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Manteo. The current time is 23:06:23.

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.