How far is Fayetteville, NC from Moravian Falls, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Moravian Falls, NC is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
175.64 mi
03h 38m
Flight
148.21 mi
238.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.21 mi
Kilometers
238.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.64 mi
Kilometers
282.67 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moravian Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-17T17:13
Arrive Moravian Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:44 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
Pleasant Garden
NC

City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
87.7 mi
01h 49m
To Moravian Falls
87.9 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Moravian Falls.

  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

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    18 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville

    1087 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville

    3269 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    48.3 mi · 56 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir

    860 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Cherry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Cherry Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    792 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Moravian Falls Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Moravian Falls Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moravian Falls Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 North
48.9 mi · 28%
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 25%
I 40 West
23.8 mi · 14%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 12%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 7%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 421 North

Merge slight right

48.3 mi · 00h 56m

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
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Garden
01h 49m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Moravian Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Moravian Falls?

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Pleasant Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Fayetteville and 87.9 miles from Moravian Falls.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.56 one way or $49.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Moravian Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Garden

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

13 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

22 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

33 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

44 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Moravian Falls. Straight-line distance: 148.21 mi (238.52 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Moravian Falls

#2 Moravian Falls

Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population1,901
Coordinates36.0968000, -81.1823100
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Moravian Falls (-81.18231, 36.0968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $24.56
Round trip
$49.12
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.56 $49.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.46 $54.92
Premium $4.78 $29.62 $59.25
Diesel $5.62 $34.87 $69.74

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Moravian Falls. The current time is 17:13:22.

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.