How far is Fayetteville, NC from Newton, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Newton, NC is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
183.8 mi
03h 47m
Flight
138.74 mi
223.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.74 mi
Kilometers
223.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.8 mi
Kilometers
295.8 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, May 5, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 4:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-04T21:03
Arrive Newton
Tue, May 5, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
91.8 mi
01h 53m
To Newton
92 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Rock Barn Road

    767 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rockbarn Road

    152 m · 9 sec · Rockbarn Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McLin Creek Road South

    569 ft · 11 sec · McLin Creek Road South

  21. 21

    Continue on East 20th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East 20th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East 20th Street

    1045 ft · 32 sec · East 20th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
79.2 mi · 43%
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 24%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 11%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 7%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 6%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

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

73.4 mi · 01h 23m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Garden
01h 53m from Fayetteville
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 91.8 miles from Fayetteville and 92 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.71 one way or $51.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Newton.

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 Newton. Straight-line distance: 138.74 mi (223.28 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Newton

#2 Newton

City in Catawba County, North Carolina, United States

Population13,224
Coordinates35.6698600, -81.2214700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Newton (-81.22147, 35.66986)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.55 L · about $25.71
Round trip
$51.41
12.98 gal · 49.1 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.71 $51.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.74 $57.49
Premium $4.78 $31.01 $62.02
Diesel $5.62 $36.50 $73.00

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Newton. The current time is 21:03:58.

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.