How far is Fayetteville, NC from Pumpkin Center, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Pumpkin Center, NC is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Pumpkin Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Pumpkin Center.
-
1
Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
-
2
Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
-
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue
-
5
Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road
-
6
Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
-
7
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
-
9
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
-
10
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
-
14
Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road
-
15
Turn left
21 mi · 24 min
-
16
Turn right onto East Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue
-
18
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street
-
19
Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
-
20
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
21
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
-
22
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
23
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
-
24
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2247 ft · 35 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
-
25
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18.4 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
-
26
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi · 10 min · Independence Boulevard
-
27
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi · 7 min · East Independence Expressway
-
28
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
128 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard
-
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 277 North Outer, NC 16 North: Brookshire Freeway
2069 ft · 50 sec
-
30
Merge slight left onto Brookshire Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway
-
31
Continue on Brookshire Boulevard
16.1 mi · 21 min · Brookshire Boulevard
-
32
Take the exit slight right toward NC 73: Lincolnton, Huntersville
1173 ft · 36 sec
-
33
Turn left
6.3 mi · 10 min
-
34
Turn right onto Amity Church Road
3 mi · 5 min · Amity Church Road
-
35
Turn left onto King Wilkinson Road
1 mi · 2 min · King Wilkinson Road
-
36
Turn left
718 ft · 17 sec
-
37
Turn left onto Jenkins Road
566 ft · 25 sec · Jenkins Road
-
38
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jenkins Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Pumpkin Center.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Clear near Pumpkin Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Pumpkin Center?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Wadesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Fayetteville and 79.6 miles from Pumpkin Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Clear near Pumpkin Center.
Stop Ideas Near Wadesboro
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 Wadesboro.
Hamlet
Southern Pines
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Pumpkin Center. Straight-line distance: 131.63 mi (211.84 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 Pumpkin Center
Pumpkin Center is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5193000, -81.1411900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pumpkin Center (-81.14119, 35.5193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.27 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $20.91 | $41.83 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $30.52 | $61.04 |
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 · Nov 09, 2026