How far is Fayetteville, NC from Thomasville, NC?
The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Thomasville, NC is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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 21m.
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.
City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Thomasville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Thomasville.
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Start on Market Square
15 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: High Point, Charlotte
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
9.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
107 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto National Highway
1.7 mi · 4 min · National Highway
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Salem Street
67 m · 12 sec · Salem Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
40 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Thomasville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Isaac Brooks Highway
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Thomasville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Thomasville?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Fayetteville and 54.6 miles from Thomasville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fayetteville and Mostly Sunny near Thomasville.
Stop Ideas Near Goldston
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 Goldston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Thomasville. Straight-line distance: 88.74 mi (142.82 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 Thomasville
City in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 26,713 |
| Coordinates | 35.8826400, -80.0819900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomasville (-80.08199, 35.88264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.25 | $30.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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