How far is Fayetteville, NC from Rockwell, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Rockwell, NC is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.03 mi
02h 45m
Flight
92.8 mi
149.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.8 mi
Kilometers
149.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.03 mi
Kilometers
178.69 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockwell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-15T14:25
Arrive Rockwell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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

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
Robbins
NC

City in Moore County, North Carolina, USA

From Fayetteville
55.5 mi
01h 22m
To Rockwell
55.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    8.5 mi · 13 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24: Carthage

    20.4 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Monroe Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    102 m · 6 sec · McReynolds Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

    42.1 mi · 1 hr · McReynolds Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Albemarle Road

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    1809 ft · 41 sec · Albemarle Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1229 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northeast Connector

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Connector

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector

    50 m · 4 sec · Northeast Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector

    1.5 km · 1 min · Northeast Connector

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Connector

    39 m · 3 sec · Northeast Connector

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Connector

    2796 ft · 56 sec · Northeast Connector

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17.6 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McReynolds Street
42.1 mi · 38%
NC 24
20.4 mi · 18%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 8%
North Bragg Boulevard
8.46 mi · 8%
Albemarle Road
5.74 mi · 5%
Northeast Connector
3.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

McReynolds Street

Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street

42.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robbins
01h 22m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Rockwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Robbins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Fayetteville and 55.6 miles from Rockwell.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Rockwell.

Stop Ideas Near Robbins

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

34 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

62 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

High Point

69 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

73 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Rockwell. Straight-line distance: 92.8 mi (149.34 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Rockwell

Village in North Carolina

Population2,166
Coordinates35.5512500, -80.4064500
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Rockwell (-80.40645, 35.55125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.83 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.05
7.84 gal · 29.66 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.53 $31.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.36 $34.72
Premium $4.78 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.62 $22.05 $44.09

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Rockwell. The current time is 14:25:08.

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.