How far is Fayetteville, NC from Pinehurst, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Pinehurst, NC is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Pinehurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Pinehurst.
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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
48.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16 South, NC 18: Wilkesboro, Taylorsville, Lenoir
860 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South Cherry Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Cherry Street
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest
6.4 mi · 11 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Calico Road
973 ft · 29 sec · Calico Road
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Turn left onto Turtle Dove Street
148 m · 21 sec · Turtle Dove Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Turtle Dove Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Pinehurst.
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
48.3 mi · 00h 56m
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 Pinehurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Pinehurst?
The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Fayetteville and 103.3 miles from Pinehurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.88 one way or $57.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Pinehurst.
Stop Ideas Near Kernersville
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 Kernersville.
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 163.18 mi (262.62 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 Pinehurst
Village in North Carolina
| Population | 17,014 |
| Coordinates | 35.8526300, -81.6064900 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinehurst (-81.60649, 35.85263)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $28.88 | $57.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.29 | $64.57 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.83 | $69.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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 · Apr 18, 2026
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