How far is Fayetteville, NC from Roxboro, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Roxboro, NC is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
118.98 mi
02h 31m
Flight
92.85 mi
149.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.85 mi
Kilometers
149.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.98 mi
Kilometers
191.48 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roxboro
Mon, May 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Mon, May 18, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-18T02:51
Arrive Roxboro
Mon, May 18, 5:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Raleigh
NC

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

From Fayetteville
59.5 mi
01h 15m
To Roxboro
59.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.5 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Downtown Durham

    1 km · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East End Connector

    5.7 mi · 7 min · East End Connector

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 501 North: Roxboro

    1633 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Duke Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North Duke Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Roxboro Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Roxboro Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Roxboro Road

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Roxboro Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Durham Road

    10.9 mi · 17 min · Durham Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    96 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Depot Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
48.5 mi · 41%
North Eastern Boulevard
30.8 mi · 26%
Durham Road
10.9 mi · 9%
Roxboro Road
10.7 mi · 9%
East End Connector
5.75 mi · 5%
Durham Freeway
4.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

33.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raleigh
01h 15m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Roxboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Fayetteville and 59.5 miles from Roxboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raleigh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12.5 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.7 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raleigh.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

1 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

13 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

35 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Roxboro. Straight-line distance: 92.85 mi (149.42 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Roxboro

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

Population8,383
Coordinates36.3937500, -78.9827900
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Roxboro (-78.98279, 36.39375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.89 L · about $16.64
Round trip
$33.27
8.4 gal · 31.78 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.64 $33.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.60 $37.20
Premium $4.78 $20.07 $40.14
Diesel $5.62 $23.62 $47.24

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Roxboro. The current time is 02:51:06.

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.