How far is Fayetteville, NC from Midland, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Midland, NC is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.01 mi
02h 44m
Flight
92.45 mi
148.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.45 mi
Kilometers
148.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.01 mi
Kilometers
188.31 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Sun, May 31, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 11:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-31T05:34
Arrive Midland
Sun, May 31, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Rockingham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Fayetteville
58.5 mi
01h 22m
To Midland
58.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Raeford Road

    11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1322 ft · 31 sec · Williams Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Polk Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Polk Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    69 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn straight

    25 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Concord Highway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Concord Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Garmon Mill Road

    1347 ft · 37 sec · Garmon Mill Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Garmon Mill Road

    2385 ft · 1 min · Garmon Mill Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · Broadway Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Polk Street
20.4 mi · 17%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 13%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 11%
Raeford Road
11 mi · 9%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
7.05 mi · 6%
Concord Highway
6.48 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21 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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
01h 22m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Fayetteville and 58.6 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

9 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

43 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

82 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Midland. Straight-line distance: 92.45 mi (148.78 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 Midland

Place in North Carolina, United States

Population3,880
Coordinates35.2273700, -80.5006200
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Midland (-80.50062, 35.22737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.63 L · about $16.36
Round trip
$32.72
8.26 gal · 31.26 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.36 $32.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.29 $36.58
Premium $4.78 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.62 $23.23 $46.45

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 Midland. The current time is 05:34:25.

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.