How far is Fayetteville, NC from Mebane, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Mebane, NC is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
87.52 mi
02h 06m
Flight
75.32 mi
121.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.32 mi
Kilometers
121.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.52 mi
Kilometers
140.85 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mebane
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-12T20:20
Arrive Mebane
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Farmville
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
43.8 mi
01h 03m
To Mebane
43.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Sanford Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro

    3086 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    2851 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill

    973 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue

    21 m · 1 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue

    836 ft · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Hawkins Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto NC 87 Bypass

    2984 ft · 57 sec · NC 87 Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on NC 902

    664 ft · 17 sec · NC 902

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto NC 902

    922 ft · 25 sec · NC 902

  21. 21

    Continue on NC 87 North

    1270 ft · 30 sec · NC 87 North

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward NC 87 North

    46 m · 2 sec · NC 87 North

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto NC 87 North

    7.5 mi · 10 min · NC 87 North

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chicken Bridge Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Chicken Bridge Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Crawford Dairy Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Crawford Dairy Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto White Cross Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · White Cross Road

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on White Cross Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · White Cross Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Orange Grove Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Orange Grove Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Buckhorn Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Buckhorn Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Ten Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Ten Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Mattress Factory Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mattress Factory Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    57 m · 12 sec · South 5th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    38 m · 4 sec · East Center Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
36 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 24%
Hawkins Avenue
13.1 mi · 15%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 10%
NC 87 North
7.78 mi · 9%
Sanford Bypass
7.42 mi · 8%
Buckhorn Road
7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Bragg Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

20.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
01h 03m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mebane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Fayetteville and 43.7 miles from Mebane.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Mebane.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Cary

47 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

53 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

55 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mebane. Straight-line distance: 75.32 mi (121.22 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Mebane

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States

Population16,732
Coordinates36.0959700, -79.2669600
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Mebane (-79.26696, 36.09597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.69 $27.37
Premium $4.78 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.62 $17.38 $34.76

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Mebane. The current time is 20:20:39.

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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.