How far is Fayetteville, NC from Pleasant Hill, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Pleasant Hill, NC is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
73.43 mi
01h 40m
Flight
66.1 mi
106.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.1 mi
Kilometers
106.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.43 mi
Kilometers
118.18 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Sanford
NC

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

From Fayetteville
36.7 mi
00h 50m
To Pleasant Hill
36.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Pleasant Hill.

  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

    20.5 mi · 25 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Piney Grove Church Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Piney Grove Church Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Staley Snow Camp Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Staley Snow Camp Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Pleasant Hill Church Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Hill Church Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 28%
Isaac Brooks Highway
20.9 mi · 28%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 16%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 12%
Piney Grove Church Road
4.41 mi · 6%
Staley Snow Camp Road
2.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Bragg Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

20.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 50m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Pleasant Hill?

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Fayetteville and 36.7 miles from Pleasant Hill.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Pleasant Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 66.1 mi (106.38 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina

Population1,087
Coordinates35.8734700, -79.4816900
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Pleasant Hill (-79.48169, 35.87347)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.52
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.26 $20.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.47 $22.94
Premium $4.78 $12.38 $24.75
Diesel $5.62 $14.57 $29.13

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Pleasant Hill. The current time is 04:16:28.

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.