How far is Fayetteville, NC from Weldon, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Weldon, NC is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
126.31 mi
02h 24m
Flight
119.14 mi
191.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.14 mi
Kilometers
191.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.31 mi
Kilometers
203.28 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weldon
Wed, May 13, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-12T23:16
Arrive Weldon
Wed, May 13, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Kenly
NC

Town of the United States

From Fayetteville
63.2 mi
01h 12m
To Weldon
63.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    123 mi · 2 hr 17 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158: Roanoke Rapids, Murfreesboro, Weldon

    1010 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1121 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sycamore Street

    113 m · 20 sec · Sycamore Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
123 mi · 97%
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
1.06 mi · 1%
West 3rd Street
0.66 mi · 1%
Person Street
0.53 mi
B Street
0.34 mi
West 2nd Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

123 mi · 02h 17m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenly
01h 12m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Weldon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Kenly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Fayetteville and 63.1 miles from Weldon.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.67 one way or $35.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Weldon.

Stop Ideas Near Kenly

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Wilson

24 mi away
401 East Nash Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

28 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

48 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Weldon. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.73 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

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

#2 Weldon

Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,456
Coordinates36.4271000, -77.5955300
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Weldon (-77.59553, 36.4271)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.87 L · about $17.67
Round trip
$35.33
8.92 gal · 33.74 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.67 $35.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.75 $39.51
Premium $4.78 $21.31 $42.62
Diesel $5.62 $25.08 $50.17

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Weldon. The current time is 23:16:35.

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.