How far is Half Moon, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Half Moon, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
91.88 mi
01h 48m
Flight
81.88 mi
131.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.88 mi
Kilometers
131.77 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.88 mi
Kilometers
147.87 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Half Moon
Sun, May 31, 2:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Half Moon
2026-05-31T11:07
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Half Moon
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
Turkey
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Half Moon
45.7 mi
00h 54m
To Fayetteville
46.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Half Moon Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Sunday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Half Moon and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramsey Road

    29 m · 6 sec · Ramsey Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gum Branch Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Franck Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beulaville Highway

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton

    1987 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ferrell Street

    1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Street

    136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Roseboro Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Clinton Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 36 sec · B Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 23%
Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 17%
South Kenansville Bypass
13.8 mi · 15%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 13%
Gum Branch Road
6.77 mi · 7%
Autry Highway
4.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Beulaville Highway

Continue on Beulaville Highway

20.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
81.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turkey
00h 54m from Half Moon
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Half Moon and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Half Moon to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Turkey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Half Moon and 46.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Half Moon and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Turkey

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

48 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

61 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

61 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

64 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Half Moon and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 81.88 mi (131.77 km).

Half Moon

#1 Half Moon

Census-Designated Place in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population8,352
Coordinates34.8260000, -77.4594100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramsey Road (-77.459417, 34.826069)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.27 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.67
6.48 gal · 24.54 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.83 $25.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.78 $15.48 $30.96
Diesel $5.62 $18.22 $36.44

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Half Moon and Fayetteville. The current time is 11:07:22.

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.