How far is Flat Rock, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Flat Rock, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
156.22 mi
02h 40m
Flight
138.42 mi
222.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.42 mi
Kilometers
222.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.22 mi
Kilometers
251.41 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Return by in Flat Rock
Fri, Apr 17, 7:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat Rock
2026-04-17T14:02
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat Rock
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
Staley
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Flat Rock
76.6 mi
01h 20m
To Fayetteville
79.6 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    28 m · 5 sec · Lovers Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hamburg Street

    2529 ft · 2 min · Hamburg Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Welcome Baptist Church Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Welcome Baptist Church Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Midway Street

    140 m · 22 sec · Midway Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Westfield Road

    2883 ft · 59 sec · Westfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Andy Griffith Parkway

    23.3 mi · 26 min · South Andy Griffith Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 South
45.7 mi · 29%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 27%
South Andy Griffith Parkway
23.3 mi · 15%
NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 9%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 8%
Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 421 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staley
01h 20m from Flat Rock
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Flat Rock and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat Rock to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Flat Rock and 79.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Flat Rock and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Staley

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

45 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

62 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat Rock and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 138.42 mi (222.76 km).

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#1 Flat Rock

Township in Surry County, North Carolina

Population1,556
Coordinates36.5123600, -80.5697800
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: East Pine Street (-80.569737, 36.512277)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.65
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.83 $43.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.40 $48.81
Premium $4.78 $26.33 $52.65
Diesel $5.62 $30.99 $61.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Flat Rock and Fayetteville. The current time is 14:02:53.

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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.