How far is Fayetteville, NC from Plymouth, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Plymouth, NC is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.42 mi
03h 11m
Flight
132.4 mi
213.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.4 mi
Kilometers
213.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.42 mi
Kilometers
242.07 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T05:08
Arrive Plymouth
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Black Creek
NC

Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
75.1 mi
01h 35m
To Plymouth
75.2 mi
01h 35m

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
86°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1579 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    19.7 mi · 28 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    677 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    57 m · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Turn uturn

    58 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 38%
Good News Church Road
29.2 mi · 19%
South Church Street
23.1 mi · 15%
Washington Street
0.59 mi
Person Street
0.53 mi
B Street
0.34 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
132.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Creek
01h 35m from Fayetteville
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Black Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Fayetteville and 75.2 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.03 one way or $42.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Black Creek

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

10 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

28 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

34 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

36 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 132.4 mi (213.08 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Plymouth

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,332
Coordinates35.8668300, -76.7485600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Plymouth (-76.74856, 35.86683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.09 L · about $21.03
Round trip
$42.07
10.62 gal · 40.18 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.03 $42.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.78 $25.37 $50.74
Diesel $5.62 $29.86 $59.73

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 Plymouth. The current time is 05:08:50.

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.