How far is Fayetteville, NC from Wadesboro, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Wadesboro, NC is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.01 mi
01h 48m
Flight
68.06 mi
109.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.06 mi
Kilometers
109.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.01 mi
Kilometers
125.55 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wadesboro
Tue, May 26, 1:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 26, 3:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-25T23:29
Arrive Wadesboro
Tue, May 26, 1:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Pinebluff
NC

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

From Fayetteville
39 mi
00h 54m
To Wadesboro
39.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Square

    15 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 13 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Raeford Road

    11 mi · 18 min · Raeford Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Ashemont Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    2357 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Addor Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    21 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Green Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Caswell Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    59 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Salisbury Street

    824 ft · 20 sec · Salisbury Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Caswell Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broad Avenue
15.5 mi · 20%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 17%
Raeford Road
11 mi · 14%
Addor Road
4.08 mi · 5%
Army Road
3.61 mi · 5%
East Caswell Street
2.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21 mi · 00h 24m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinebluff
00h 54m from Fayetteville
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wadesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Pinebluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Fayetteville and 39.1 miles from Wadesboro.

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

The direct path is about 68 miles (109.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wadesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Pinebluff

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

10 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

33 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

77 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Wadesboro. Straight-line distance: 68.06 mi (109.54 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Wadesboro

City in North Carolina

Population5,242
Coordinates34.9682100, -80.0767300
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Wadesboro (-80.07673, 34.96821)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.42 L · about $10.89
Round trip
$21.79
5.5 gal · 20.84 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.89 $21.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.78 $13.14 $26.28
Diesel $5.62 $15.47 $30.93

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Wadesboro. The current time is 23:29:20.

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.