How far is Fayetteville, NC from Rolesville, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Rolesville, NC is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
76.15 mi
01h 35m
Flight
64.64 mi
104.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.64 mi
Kilometers
104.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.15 mi
Kilometers
122.55 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T02:40
Arrive Rolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Fayetteville
38.1 mi
00h 47m
To Rolesville
38 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    30.8 mi · 36 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2659 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd

    1087 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Capital Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Louisburg Road

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Louisburg Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
30.8 mi · 40%
I 40 West
26.5 mi · 35%
Louisburg Road
9.42 mi · 12%
I 440 West
3.14 mi · 4%
I 87 North
2.63 mi · 3%
Capital Boulevard
2.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

30.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 47m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Fayetteville and 38 miles from Rolesville.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolesville.

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Rolesville. Straight-line distance: 64.64 mi (104.03 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Rolesville

City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population8,882
Coordinates35.9232100, -78.4575000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Rolesville (-78.4575, 35.92321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.31
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.66 $21.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.91 $23.83
Premium $4.78 $12.85 $25.71
Diesel $5.62 $15.13 $30.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Rolesville. The current time is 02:40:43.

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.