How far is Fayetteville, NC from Seven Lakes, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Seven Lakes, NC is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Seven Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Seven Lakes.
-
1
Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
-
2
Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
-
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue
-
5
Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road
-
6
Continue on Fayetteville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
-
7
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
-
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
-
9
Turn right onto Aberdeen Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Aberdeen Road
-
10
Continue on Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 28 sec · Poindexter Street
-
11
Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1483 ft · 26 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
-
12
Turn left onto West South Street
6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street
-
13
Turn left onto NC 211 Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · NC 211 Highway
-
14
Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Seven Lakes Drive
-
15
Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
1957 ft · 2 min · Dogwood Lane
-
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Firetree Lane
2119 ft · 2 min · Firetree Lane
-
17
Turn right
52 m · 13 sec
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Seven Lakes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Plank Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seven Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Seven Lakes?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Five Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Fayetteville and 26.7 miles from Seven Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seven Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Five Points
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Five Points.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Fayetteville
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Seven Lakes. Straight-line distance: 41.77 mi (67.23 km).
#1 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seven Lakes
Township in Moore County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,888 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784900, -79.5644800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seven Lakes (-79.56448, 35.27849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.98 | $17.97 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
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 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.