How far is Fayetteville, NC from Rose Hill, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Rose Hill, NC is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
60.08 mi
01h 26m
Flight
50.87 mi
81.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.87 mi
Kilometers
81.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.08 mi
Kilometers
96.69 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rose Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, Jun 3, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-03T06:00
Arrive Rose Hill
Wed, Jun 3, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Salemburg
NC

Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
30 mi
00h 43m
To Rose Hill
30.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
Rose Hill Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Murraysville as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Rose Hill.

  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

    5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 117: Warsaw

    1141 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · North Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turkey Highway
14.4 mi · 24%
Grove Street
13.4 mi · 22%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 19%
Autry Highway
4.87 mi · 8%
Sunset Avenue
1.69 mi · 3%
Autry Hwy
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grove Street

Turn right onto Grove Street

13.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salemburg
00h 43m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rose Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Rose Hill?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Salemburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Fayetteville and 30.1 miles from Rose Hill.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rose Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Salemburg

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

35 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

61 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

63 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

83 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Rose Hill. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.86 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Rose Hill

#2 Rose Hill

Human settlement in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,620
Coordinates34.8282200, -78.0230400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Rose Hill (-78.02304, 34.82822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.79
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.40 $16.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.39 $18.78
Premium $4.78 $10.13 $20.26
Diesel $5.62 $11.92 $23.85

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Rose Hill. The current time is 06:00:47.

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.