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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.75 mi
02h 11m
Flight
95.44 mi
153.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.44 mi
Kilometers
153.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.75 mi
Kilometers
179.85 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tarboro
Wed, Jun 10, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, Jun 10, 1:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-06-10T09:12
Arrive Tarboro
Wed, Jun 10, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Micro
NC

Town of the United States

From Fayetteville
55.9 mi
01h 05m
To Tarboro
55.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    80 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Person Street

    1170 ft · 21 sec · Person Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1647 ft · 30 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street

    37 m · 2 sec · B Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto B Street

    1681 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 25 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Nashville, Rocky Mount, Raleigh

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2257 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Saint James Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint James Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Trade Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Trade Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
87.3 mi · 78%
US 64 East
20.9 mi · 19%
US 64
1.18 mi · 1%
West Saint James Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Person Street
0.53 mi
B Street
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micro
01h 05m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Micro, 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 Micro.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

8 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

29 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Wilson

32 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

46 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Tarboro. Straight-line distance: 95.44 mi (153.59 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Tarboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population10,575
Coordinates35.8968200, -77.5358000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Tarboro (-77.5358, 35.89682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.93 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.21
7.88 gal · 29.86 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in North Carolina · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Tarboro. The current time is 09:12:01.

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.