How far is Fayetteville, NC from Mar-Mac, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Mar-Mac, NC is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
54.83 mi
01h 14m
Flight
50.37 mi
81.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.37 mi
Kilometers
81.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.83 mi
Kilometers
88.24 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-23T05:36
Arrive Mar-Mac
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Spiveys Corner
NC

Township in Sampson County, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
27.4 mi
00h 37m
To Mar-Mac
27.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Mar-Mac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mar-Mac.

  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

    7.9 mi · 10 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 13 North: Newton Grove, Fort Bragg

    2047 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Goldsboro Road

    1433 ft · 27 sec · Goldsboro Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fayetteville Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Fayetteville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Newton Grove Highway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fayetteville Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Weeks Circle

    95 m · 8 sec · Goldsboro Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Goldsboro Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Goldsboro Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Goldsboro Highway

    17.4 mi · 24 min · Goldsboro Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sandhill Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sandhill Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Grantham Road

    2948 ft · 1 min · Old Grantham Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Scott Hill Drive

    549 ft · 25 sec · Scott Hill Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left

    63 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Mar-Mac.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goldsboro Highway
17.4 mi · 32%
Fayetteville Highway
9.29 mi · 17%
North Eastern Boulevard
7.94 mi · 14%
Newton Grove Highway
7.76 mi · 14%
Goldsboro Road
7.22 mi · 13%
Sandhill Drive
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Goldsboro Highway

Continue on Goldsboro Highway

17.4 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
50.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spiveys Corner
00h 37m from Fayetteville
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Mar-Mac?

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Spiveys Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Fayetteville and 27.5 miles from Mar-Mac.

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

The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.64 one way or $15.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Mar-Mac.

Stop Ideas Near Spiveys Corner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spiveys Corner, 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 Spiveys Corner.

RAIL

Fayetteville

39 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

42 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

51 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

66 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mar-Mac. Straight-line distance: 50.37 mi (81.06 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mar-Mac

Township in Wayne County, North Carolina

Population3,615
Coordinates35.3348800, -78.0558200
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Mar-Mac (-78.05582, 35.33488)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.29
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.64 $15.29
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.78 $9.22 $18.44
Diesel $5.62 $10.85 $21.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mar-Mac. The current time is 05:36:42.

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.