How far is Fayetteville, NC from Mount Olive, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Mount Olive, NC is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Mount Olive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mount Olive.
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Start on Market Square
50 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Gillespie Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gillespie Street
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Take the ramp right toward NC 87 South: Elizabethtown
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
38.6 mi · 52 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
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Turn left onto Mount Olive Road
97 m · 14 sec · Mount Olive Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Mount Olive.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
38.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Mount Olive?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Tar Heel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Fayetteville and 20.8 miles from Mount Olive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.82 one way or $11.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Olive.
Stop Ideas Near Tar Heel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tar Heel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 36.1 mi (58.1 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Olive
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,661 |
| Coordinates | 34.5882300, -78.5866800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Olive (-78.58668, 34.58823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $5.82 | $11.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.27 | $16.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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