How far is Fayetteville, NC from Surf City, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Surf City, NC is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 37m.
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 Duplin County, 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 Surf City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Surf City.
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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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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
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1701 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Turn right onto D S Williams Road
1.5 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Cypress Creek Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · Cypress Creek Road
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Turn left onto Sycamore Springs Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Springs Road
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Continue on Old Maple Hill Road North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Maple Hill Road North
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North New River Drive
69 m · 5 sec · North New River Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North New River Drive
38 m · 3 sec · North New River Drive
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Continue on North New River Drive
62 m · 10 sec · North New River Drive
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Turn left onto Roland Avenue
33 m · 12 sec · Roland Avenue
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Continue on Roland Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Roland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Surf City.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
16.6 mi · 00h 24m
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 Surf City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Surf City?
The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Fayetteville and 55.1 miles from Surf City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Surf City.
Stop Ideas Near Magnolia
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 Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Surf City. Straight-line distance: 87.12 mi (140.2 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 Surf City
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,532 |
| Coordinates | 34.4271100, -77.5460800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surf City (-77.54608, 34.42711)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.59 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.88 | $43.75 |
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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