How far is Fayetteville, NC from Southport, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Southport, NC is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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 Bladen County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Southport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Southport.
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Start on Market Square
50 m · 4 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Gillespie Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gillespie Street
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Take the ramp right toward NC 87 South: Elizabethtown
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
64.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Continue on Old State Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Old State Road
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Continue on Old Stage Road
2658 ft · 41 sec · Old Stage Road
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Merge slight right onto Andrew Jackson Highway
8 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit straight
1979 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17: Shallotte, Myrtle Beach
2005 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ocean Highway East
3.9 mi · 5 min · Ocean Highway East
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Take the exit slight left
11.8 mi · 17 min
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Continue on River Road Southeast
3.4 mi · 5 min · River Road Southeast
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Turn left onto North Howe Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Howe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Howe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Southport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
64.2 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Southport?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Kelly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Fayetteville and 52.7 miles from Southport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Southport.
Stop Ideas Near Kelly
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 Kelly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Southport. Straight-line distance: 92.17 mi (148.34 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 Southport
City in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 4,088 |
| Coordinates | 33.9215600, -78.0202700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southport (-78.02027, 33.92156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.48 | $32.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.92 | $41.84 |
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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