How far is Fayetteville, NC from Tarboro, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Tarboro, NC is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Tarboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Tarboro.
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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
938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
87.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min · North Eastern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Rocky Mount
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
2257 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Saint James Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint James Street
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Turn right onto Trade Street
7 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Tarboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Eastern Boulevard
Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
87.3 mi · 01h 39m
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 Cloudy leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Cloudy near Tarboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Tarboro?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Micro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Fayetteville and 55.9 miles from Tarboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fayetteville and Mostly Cloudy near Tarboro.
Stop Ideas Near Micro
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 Micro.
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Wilson
Raleigh Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Tarboro. Straight-line distance: 95.44 mi (153.59 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 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tarboro (-77.5358, 35.89682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.83 | $37.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
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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