How far is Fayetteville, NC from Skippers Corner, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Skippers Corner, NC is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Skippers Corner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Skippers Corner.
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Start on Market Square
80 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Person Street
1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street
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3
Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street
37 m · 2 sec · B Street
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Exit the roundabout onto B Street
1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
13.4 mi · 19 min · Grove Street
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Continue on Autry Highway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Autry Highway
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Continue on Autry Hwy
1.5 mi · 2 min · Autry Hwy
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Continue on Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway
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Continue on Sunset Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sunset Avenue
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Take the exit right toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
927 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Faircloth Freeway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Faircloth Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 East: Warsaw
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Railroad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Turkey Highway
9.4 mi · 14 min · Turkey Highway
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Take the exit right
50 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead
1243 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road
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Turn left onto Castle Hayne Road
2038 ft · 40 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Castle Hayne Road
81 m · 5 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road
950 ft · 23 sec · Castle Hayne Road
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Skippers Corner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Turkey Highway
Take the exit right
50 mi · 00h 54m
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 leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Skippers Corner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Skippers Corner?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Fayetteville and 49 miles from Skippers Corner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Skippers Corner.
Stop Ideas Near Warsaw
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 Warsaw.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Skippers Corner. Straight-line distance: 73.87 mi (118.88 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 Skippers Corner
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,785 |
| Coordinates | 34.3460000, -77.9024900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Skippers Corner (-77.90249, 34.346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $13.71 | $27.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.32 | $30.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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