How far is Fayetteville, NC from Scotland Neck, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Scotland Neck, NC is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
126 mi
02h 32m
Flight
110.67 mi
178.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.67 mi
Kilometers
178.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126 mi
Kilometers
202.78 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scotland Neck
Tue, Jun 2, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, Jun 2, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-01T22:07
Arrive Scotland Neck
Tue, Jun 2, 12:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Kenly
NC

Town of the United States

From Fayetteville
63 mi
01h 16m
To Scotland Neck
63 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Scotland Neck.

  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

    95.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    619 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Watson Seed Farm Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Moore Farm Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Moore Farm Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Whitaker Street

    1862 ft · 45 sec · Whitaker Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Thirteen Bridges Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue on East 12th Street

    149 m · 23 sec · East 12th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roanoke Street

    143 m · 17 sec · Roanoke Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    19 m · 3 sec · East 11th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
95.1 mi · 76%
Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi · 9%
Watson Seed Farm Road
7.52 mi · 6%
Moore Farm Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Person Street
0.53 mi
Whitaker Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

95.1 mi · 01h 47m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenly
01h 16m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Scotland Neck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Scotland Neck?

The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Kenly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Fayetteville and 63 miles from Scotland Neck.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Scotland Neck.

Stop Ideas Near Kenly

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Wilson

24 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

28 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

48 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Scotland Neck. Straight-line distance: 110.67 mi (178.11 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Scotland Neck

#2 Scotland Neck

Town in North Carolina (United States)

Population1,810
Coordinates36.1296000, -77.4202500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Scotland Neck (-77.42025, 36.1296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.83 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.25
8.9 gal · 33.66 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.63 $35.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.71 $39.42
Premium $4.78 $21.26 $42.52
Diesel $5.62 $25.03 $50.05

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Scotland Neck. The current time is 22:07:24.

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.