How far is Fayetteville, NC from Windsor, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Windsor, NC is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.31 mi
02h 16m
Flight
92.27 mi
148.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.31 mi
Kilometers
177.52 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Windsor
Tue, Nov 10, 4:10 AM EST
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, Nov 10, 6:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-11-10T01:53
Arrive Windsor
Tue, Nov 10, 4:10 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM EST
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
Micro
NC

Town of the United States

From Fayetteville
55.1 mi
01h 08m
To Windsor
55.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 7 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Stantonsburg Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Arlington Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Firetower Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Firetower Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Corey Road

    2296 ft · 52 sec · Corey Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Duke Road

    1091 ft · 39 sec · Duke Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Duchess Drive

    1062 ft · 39 sec · Duchess Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bishop Drive

    734 ft · 28 sec · Bishop Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Buckingham Drive

    892 ft · 30 sec · Buckingham Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
57.3 mi · 52%
South Church Street
43.7 mi · 40%
West Arlington Boulevard
4.57 mi · 4%
Stantonsburg Road
1.48 mi · 1%
East Firetower Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Person Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

57.3 mi · 01h 07m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micro
01h 08m from Fayetteville
Leave By
1:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville and Sunny near Windsor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 55.1 miles from Fayetteville and 55.2 miles from Windsor.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.73 one way or $25.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Sunny near Windsor.

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 Windsor. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
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#2 Windsor

Windsor is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.5529400, -77.3610800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Windsor (-77.36108, 35.55294)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.73 L · about $12.73
Round trip
$25.46
7.78 gal · 29.46 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $12.73 $25.46
Mid-grade $3.73 $14.50 $29.00
Premium $4.16 $16.18 $32.36
Diesel $5.44 $21.16 $42.32

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Windsor. The current time is 01:53:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.