How far is Harkers Island, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Harkers Island, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harkers Island and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harkers Island and Fayetteville.
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Start on Old Ferry Dock Road
11 m · 3 sec · Old Ferry Dock Road
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Turn right onto Island Road
582 ft · 20 sec · Island Road
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Turn slight right onto Cape Lookout Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cape Lookout Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Island Road
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Continue on Harkers Island Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Harkers Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Merrimon Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Merrimon Road
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Turn left onto Laurel Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on US 70 West: New Bern
46.5 mi · 55 min
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Turn left onto Richlands Road
2001 ft · 37 sec · Richlands Road
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Turn right onto Old Asphalt Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Asphalt Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Pink Hill Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pink Hill Road
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Turn slight right
43.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Weeks Circle
125 m · 10 sec · Fayetteville Street
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Exit the rotary onto Fayetteville Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Street
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Continue on Newton Grove Highway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Newton Grove Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fayetteville Highway
9.2 mi · 10 min · Fayetteville Highway
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Continue on Goldsboro Road
6.9 mi · 8 min · Goldsboro Road
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Goldsboro Road
1578 ft · 30 sec · Goldsboro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fayetteville, Lumberton
1887 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street
2 m · 1 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
47 m · 2 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 Harkers Island and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 70 West
Keep slight right to continue on US 70 West: New Bern
46.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Harkers Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harkers Island to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kinston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Harkers Island and 96.5 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Harkers Island and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Kinston
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 Kinston.
Kinston, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Greenville, NC
New Bern, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harkers Island and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 133.75 mi (215.25 km).
#1 Harkers Island
Township in Carteret County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 34.6951600, -76.5593700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $30.24 | $60.49 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
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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