How far is Fayetteville, NC from River Road, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to River Road, NC is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and River Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and River Road.
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Start on Market Square
80 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Person Street
1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street
37 m · 2 sec · B Street
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Exit the roundabout onto B Street
1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit right
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
31.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1941 ft · 40 sec · Airport Road
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Continue on Mumford Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mumford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pactolus Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Pactolus Highway
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
1389 ft · 36 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Brown Street
931 ft · 26 sec · North Brown Street
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Turn left onto Park Drive
2677 ft · 1 min · Park Drive
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Continue on Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
139 m · 11 sec · Captain Patrick "Oly" Olsen Memorial Bridge
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Continue on River Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Ross Road
78 m · 11 sec · Ross Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and River Road.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to River Road?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Lucama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.2 miles from Fayetteville and 66.3 miles from River Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.54 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near River Road.
Stop Ideas Near Lucama
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and River Road. Straight-line distance: 111 mi (178.63 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 River Road
Township in Beaufort County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,394 |
| Coordinates | 35.5068300, -76.9907800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Road (-76.99078, 35.50683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.36 | $44.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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