How far is Fayetteville, NC from Pinetops, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Pinetops, NC is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.56 mi
01h 58m
Flight
86.4 mi
139.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.4 mi
Kilometers
139.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.56 mi
Kilometers
152.18 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinetops
Tue, May 5, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 8:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-05T04:31
Arrive Pinetops
Tue, May 5, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smithfield
NC

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
47.3 mi
00h 59m
To Pinetops
47.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    80 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1757 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1283 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Good News Church Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2434 ft · 59 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Pinetops-Macclesfield Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pinetops-Macclesfield Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    1668 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 61%
South Church Street
23.1 mi · 24%
Good News Church Road
7.44 mi · 8%
Pinetops-Macclesfield Road
2.41 mi · 3%
Person Street
0.53 mi · 1%
North 2nd Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

57.3 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 59m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Pinetops.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Fayetteville and 47.3 miles from Pinetops.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smithfield, 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 Smithfield.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

6 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

36 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Wilson

46 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pinetops. Straight-line distance: 86.4 mi (139.04 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Pinetops

City in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,221
Coordinates35.7884900, -77.6377500
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Pinetops (-77.63775, 35.78849)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.46
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.23 $26.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.79 $29.59
Premium $4.78 $15.96 $31.92
Diesel $5.62 $18.78 $37.57

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 Pinetops. The current time is 04:31:17.

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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.