How far is Fayetteville, NC from Richlands, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Richlands, NC is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
84.17 mi
02h 00m
Flight
76.14 mi
122.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.17 mi
Kilometers
135.46 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richlands
Thu, Apr 16, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-16T09:32
Arrive Richlands
Thu, Apr 16, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Turkey
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
42 mi
01h 00m
To Richlands
42.1 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Autry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Autry Hwy

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Autry Hwy

  9. 9

    Continue on Roseboro Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Sunset Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East

    927 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Faircloth Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Faircloth Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 East: Warsaw

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Railroad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Turkey Highway

    9.4 mi · 14 min · Turkey Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville

    1701 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    6 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Franck Street

    2301 ft · 1 min · West Franck Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    58 m · 5 sec · South Wilmington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Wilmington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turkey Highway
17.6 mi · 21%
Grove Street
13.4 mi · 16%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 14%
South Kenansville Bypass
5.95 mi · 7%
Autry Highway
4.87 mi · 6%
NC 24 East
1.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23 mi · 00h 33m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turkey
01h 00m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Richlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Fayetteville and 42.1 miles from Richlands.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Turkey

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

48 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

61 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

61 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

64 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Richlands. Straight-line distance: 76.14 mi (122.53 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 Richlands

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population1,689
Coordinates34.8993300, -77.5466300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Richlands (-77.54663, 34.89933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.24 L · about $11.76
Round trip
$23.53
5.94 gal · 22.48 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.76 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.15 $26.31
Premium $4.78 $14.19 $28.38
Diesel $5.62 $16.70 $33.41

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Richlands. The current time is 09:32:30.

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.