How far is Fayetteville, NC from Swepsonville, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Swepsonville, NC is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.11 mi
01h 56m
Flight
72.22 mi
116.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.23 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.11 mi
Kilometers
127.32 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swepsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:37 PM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-17T18:41
Arrive Swepsonville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sanford
NC

City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Fayetteville
39.6 mi
00h 58m
To Swepsonville
39.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Swepsonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Swepsonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Sanford Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro

    3086 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    2851 ft · 38 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill

    973 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue

    21 m · 1 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue

    836 ft · 15 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Hawkins Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Hawkins Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto NC 87 Bypass

    2984 ft · 57 sec · NC 87 Bypass

  18. 18

    Continue on NC 902

    664 ft · 17 sec · NC 902

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto NC 902

    922 ft · 25 sec · NC 902

  21. 21

    Continue on NC 87 North

    1270 ft · 30 sec · NC 87 North

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward NC 87 North

    46 m · 2 sec · NC 87 North

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto NC 87 North

    14.6 mi · 20 min · NC 87 North

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Ball Park Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Ball Park Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ball Park Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Swepsonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 26%
NC 87 North
17.4 mi · 22%
Hawkins Avenue
13.1 mi · 16%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 11%
Sanford Bypass
7.42 mi · 9%
Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road
6.12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Bragg Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

20.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 58m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Swepsonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Swepsonville?

The road trip is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Fayetteville and 39.5 miles from Swepsonville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Swepsonville.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanford.

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Swepsonville. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.23 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Swepsonville

#2 Swepsonville

Town of the United States

Population1,386
Coordinates36.0212500, -79.3614100
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Swepsonville (-79.36141, 36.02125)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.57 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.58 gal · 21.14 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.36 $24.71
Premium $4.78 $13.33 $26.66
Diesel $5.62 $15.69 $31.38

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Swepsonville. The current time is 18:41:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.