How far is Fayetteville, NC from Mount Pleasant, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Salem Parkway, Yadkinville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 North: Yadkinville
3269 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
79.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto NC Highway 105 Extension
1.3 km · 2 min · NC Highway 105 Extension
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Mitchell Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Mitchell Avenue
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Continue on Newland Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Newland Highway
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Turn left onto Avery County High School Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Avery County High School Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Millers Gap Highway
1557 ft · 34 sec · Millers Gap Highway
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Turn left onto Spanish Oak Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Spanish Oak Road
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Road
29 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 North
Merge slight right
79.3 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 228.5 miles (367.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Fayetteville and 114.3 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 7:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 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 Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Wallburg
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 Wallburg.
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 186.23 mi (299.71 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 Pleasant
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 36.0520700, -81.9553900 |
| Altitude | 1171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-81.95539, 36.05207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $31.93 | $63.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.33 | $90.66 |
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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