How far is Fayetteville, NC from Polkton, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Polkton, NC is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Polkton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Polkton.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue
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Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
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Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road
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Turn left
21 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
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Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
2972 ft · 50 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1656 ft · 40 sec · Williams Street
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Turn sharp right onto Freemont Street
880 ft · 43 sec · Freemont Street
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Turn left onto Ashe Street
545 ft · 28 sec · Ashe Street
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Turn left
31 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Polkton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
21 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polkton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Polkton?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Fayetteville and 43.1 miles from Polkton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polkton.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
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 Hoffman.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Polkton. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.52 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 Polkton
City in Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,288 |
| Coordinates | 35.0076500, -80.2008900 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polkton (-80.20089, 35.00765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.46 | $26.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
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 · May 30, 2026
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