How far is Glen Raven, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Glen Raven, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Raven and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Raven and Fayetteville.
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Start on the route
118 m · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Webb Avenue
4.7 mi · 6 min · West Webb Avenue
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Continue on West Elm Street
1524 ft · 28 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Harden Street
2731 ft · 41 sec · West Harden Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
119 m · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Court Square
111 m · 9 sec · Northwest Court Square
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South NC Highway 87
2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87
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Continue on State Highway 87
21.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 87
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NC 87 North
26 m · 1 sec · NC 87 North
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Exit the rotary onto NC 87 North
1250 ft · 31 sec · NC 87 North
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Continue on NC 902
922 ft · 23 sec · NC 902
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Turn right onto Old Goldston Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 902
664 ft · 13 sec · NC 902
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Continue on NC 87 Bypass
2984 ft · 1 min · NC 87 Bypass
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Turn right onto Sanford Road
12.9 mi · 18 min · Sanford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
18 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
3021 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass
19.9 mi · 26 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 27 min
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Continue on Bragg Boulevard
2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 sec · Market Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glen Raven and Fayetteville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 87
Continue on State Highway 87
21.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Glen Raven and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glen Raven to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Glen Raven and 44.4 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glen Raven and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Raven and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 80.61 mi (129.73 km).
#1 Glen Raven
Township in Alamance County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,750 |
| Coordinates | 36.1131900, -79.4764100 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.86 | $27.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.60 | $35.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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