How far is Hamlet, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Hamlet, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.7 mi
01h 15m
Flight
47.63 mi
76.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.65 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.7 mi
Kilometers
99.3 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hamlet
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamlet
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamlet
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
Wagram
NC

Town in North Carolina, USA

From Hamlet
27.7 mi
00h 37m
To Fayetteville
34.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    771 ft · 18 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue

    10 mi · 14 min · East Hamlet Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    3149 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Wire Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Old Wire Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    84 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Wire Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Old Wire Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1 km · 52 sec · Raeford Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Laurinburg Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Laurinburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Fayetteville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Wire Road
11.5 mi · 19%
Fayetteville Road
10.4 mi · 17%
East Hamlet Avenue
10 mi · 16%
South Raeford Road
9.53 mi · 15%
Laurinburg Road
8.55 mi · 14%
Raeford Road
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

Continue on Fayetteville Road

10.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wagram
00h 37m from Hamlet
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamlet and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Wagram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Hamlet and 34.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.63 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamlet and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Wagram

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

30 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

32 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

52 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamlet and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.65 km).

Hamlet

#1 Hamlet

Small settlement in a rural area

Population6,356
Coordinates34.8848800, -79.6942200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-79.694172, 34.884902)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.63
Round trip
$17.27
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.63 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.66 $19.31
Premium $4.78 $10.42 $20.83
Diesel $5.62 $12.26 $24.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamlet and Fayetteville. The current time is 00:48:51.

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.