How far is Fayetteville, NC from Southern Pines, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Southern Pines, NC is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Southern Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Southern Pines.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Vass Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Vass Road
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Continue on Lobelia Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Lobelia Road
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Turn left onto Lakebay Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Lakebay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Youngs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Youngs Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
892 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto West Pennsylvania Avenue
2634 ft · 1 min · West Pennsylvania Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Southern Pines.
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.
Murchison Road
Continue on Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Southern Pines?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Fort Bragg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Fayetteville and 19.8 miles from Southern Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.55 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Southern Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Bragg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Southern Pines. Straight-line distance: 30.23 mi (48.65 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 Southern Pines
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 15,070 |
| Coordinates | 35.1740500, -79.3922500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southern Pines (-79.39225, 35.17405)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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