How far is Fayetteville, NC from Youngsville, NC?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, NC to Youngsville, NC is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.9 mi
01h 45m
Flight
70.91 mi
114.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.91 mi
Kilometers
114.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.9 mi
Kilometers
133.41 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Fayetteville
41.5 mi
00h 52m
To Youngsville
41.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.8 mi · 36 min · North Eastern Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount

    2659 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd

    1087 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Capital Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Capital Boulevard

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Capital Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Capital Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Holden Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Holden Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1529 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Eastern Boulevard
30.8 mi · 37%
I 40 West
26.5 mi · 32%
Capital Boulevard
16.3 mi · 20%
I 440 West
3.14 mi · 4%
I 87 North
2.63 mi · 3%
Holden Road
1.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Eastern Boulevard

Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard

30.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
00h 52m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Youngsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.9 miles (133.4 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Fayetteville and 41.4 miles from Youngsville.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Rain Showers near Youngsville.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Four Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 70.91 mi (114.12 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 Youngsville

Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,413
Coordinates36.0248700, -78.4744400
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
End: Youngsville (-78.47444, 36.02487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.57
Round trip
$23.13
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.57 $23.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.93 $25.87
Premium $4.78 $13.95 $27.90
Diesel $5.62 $16.42 $32.84

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Youngsville. The current time is 00:59:30.

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.