How far is Fayetteville, NC from Pineville, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Pineville, NC is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.56 mi
02h 57m
Flight
113.91 mi
183.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.91 mi
Kilometers
183.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.56 mi
Kilometers
211.73 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-18T00:31
Arrive Pineville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Cordova
NC

Township in Richmond County, North Carolina

From Fayetteville
65.7 mi
01h 28m
To Pineville
65.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Raeford Road

    11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  20. 20

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on East Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Independence Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 485: Pineville, Huntersville

    907 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 485 South: Pineville

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Governor James G Martin Freeway

    12.4 mi · 13 min · Governor James G Martin Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 51 South: Pineville-Matthews Road

    1206 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Dover Street

    1036 ft · 52 sec · Dover Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Price Street

    96 m · 14 sec · Price Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Price Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 14%
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 12%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 10%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 10%
Governor James G Martin Freeway
12.4 mi · 9%
Raeford Road
11 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordova
01h 28m from Fayetteville
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Cordova is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Fayetteville and 65.9 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.38 one way or $36.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Pineville.

Stop Ideas Near Cordova

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

12 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

49 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Florence

80 mi away
805 East Day Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 113.91 mi (183.32 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Pineville

Pineville is a city in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Population9,185
Coordinates35.0832000, -80.8923000
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Pineville (-80.8923, 35.0832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.57 L · about $18.38
Round trip
$36.76
9.28 gal · 35.14 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.38 $36.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.55 $41.10
Premium $4.78 $22.17 $44.34
Diesel $5.62 $26.10 $52.19

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

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Pineville. The current time is 00:31:00.

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.