How far is Harrisburg, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Harrisburg, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
121.57 mi
02h 33m
Flight
102.22 mi
164.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.22 mi
Kilometers
164.5 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.57 mi
Kilometers
195.65 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 9:30 AM EDT
Return by in Harrisburg
Tue, May 5, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrisburg
2026-05-05T06:56
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 9:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrisburg
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
Biscoe
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Harrisburg
60.7 mi
01h 16m
To Fayetteville
60.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plaza Drive

    564 ft · 27 sec · Plaza Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Patricia Avenue

    794 ft · 42 sec · Patricia Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NC Highway 49

    13.4 mi · 20 min · NC Highway 49

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    599 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1250 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Albemarle Road

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Albemarle Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albemarle Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Albemarle Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Albemarle Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Albemarle Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Troy Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Troy Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    104 m · 7 sec · Monroe Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Monroe Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto NC24-27

    19.7 mi · 29 min · NC24-27

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    2864 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Road
42.2 mi · 35%
NC24-27
37.8 mi · 31%
NC Highway 49
26.2 mi · 22%
Albemarle Road
5.69 mi · 5%
Monroe Street
3.11 mi · 3%
West Main Street
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Troy Road

Continue straight

28.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Biscoe
01h 16m from Harrisburg
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Biscoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Harrisburg and 60.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Biscoe

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

41 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Lexington

67 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

70 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 102.22 mi (164.5 km).

Harrisburg

#1 Harrisburg

Town in North Carolina

Population16,852
Coordinates35.3239500, -80.6578400
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Plaza Drive (-80.657796, 35.323598)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.24 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.99
8.58 gal · 32.48 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.99 $33.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.00 $38.00
Premium $4.78 $20.50 $41.00
Diesel $5.62 $24.13 $48.25

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrisburg and Fayetteville. The current time is 06:56:38.

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.