How far is Fayetteville, NC from Mulberry, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Mulberry, NC is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Mulberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Mulberry.
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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
44.7 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 Business, NC 115: North Wilkesboro, Statesville
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Statesville Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Statesville Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Sparta Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Sparta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sparta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Mulberry.
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
44.7 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Mulberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Mulberry?
The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 88.7 miles from Fayetteville and 88.9 miles from Mulberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.43 one way or $40.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Mulberry.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Garden
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 Pleasant Garden.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Burlington
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Mulberry. Straight-line distance: 153.08 mi (246.36 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 Mulberry
Mulberry is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2395800, -81.1806400 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mulberry (-81.18064, 36.23958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $3.26 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| Mid-grade | $3.69 | $23.14 | $46.29 |
| Premium | $4.13 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.98 | $67.97 |
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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