How far is Fayetteville, NC from Pembroke, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Pembroke, NC is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Pembroke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Pembroke.
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Start on Market Square
50 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Gillespie Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street
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Merge slight left onto South Eastern Boulevard
147 m · 9 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Continue on Gillespie Street
2879 ft · 39 sec · Gillespie Street
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Keep slight right
29.1 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 72, NC 711: Lumberton, Pembroke
1617 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Caton Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · South Caton Road
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Continue on Country Club Drive
3.7 mi · 7 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn left onto Vance Street
37 m · 5 sec · Vance Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Pembroke.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Gillespie Street
Keep slight right
29.1 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Pembroke?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 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?
Saint Pauls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Fayetteville and 21 miles from Pembroke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Pauls
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 Saint Pauls.
Fayetteville
Southern Pines
Dillon
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 31.38 mi (50.5 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 Pembroke
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,942 |
| Coordinates | 34.6801600, -79.1950400 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pembroke (-79.19504, 34.68016)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $5.86 | $11.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.55 | $13.11 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
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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