How far is Haw River, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Haw River, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.67 mi
01h 46m
Flight
76.8 mi
123.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.8 mi
Kilometers
123.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.67 mi
Kilometers
137.88 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Haw River
Fri, Apr 17, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haw River
2026-04-17T19:59
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haw River
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
Farmville
NC

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

From Haw River
42.9 mi
00h 53m
To Fayetteville
42.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Haw River and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    54 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2113 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Graham Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Graham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Graham Road

    2733 ft · 55 sec · Graham Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Harden Street

    6 m · 1 sec · East Harden Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Harden Street

    1931 ft · 34 sec · East Harden Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    119 m · 18 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Northwest Court Square

    111 m · 9 sec · Northwest Court Square

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South NC Highway 87

    2.3 mi · 3 min · South NC Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 87

    21.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 87

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NC 87 North

    26 m · 1 sec · NC 87 North

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto NC 87 North

    1250 ft · 31 sec · NC 87 North

  16. 16

    Continue on NC 902

    922 ft · 23 sec · NC 902

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Old Goldston Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Goldston Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NC 902

    664 ft · 13 sec · NC 902

  19. 19

    Continue on NC 87 Bypass

    2984 ft · 1 min · NC 87 Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sanford Road

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Sanford Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87

    18 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87

    1660 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Jefferson Davis Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    3021 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Sanford Bypass

    19.9 mi · 26 min · Sanford Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 27 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haw River 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sanford Bypass
37.4 mi · 44%
State Highway 87
21.1 mi · 25%
Sanford Road
12.9 mi · 15%
South Main Street
4.6 mi · 5%
South NC Highway 87
2.28 mi · 3%
East Elm Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmville
00h 53m from Haw River
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haw River and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Haw River to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 42.9 miles from Haw River and 42.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haw River and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Farmville

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

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

RAIL

Cary

47 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

53 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Durham

55 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haw River and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 76.8 mi (123.59 km).

Haw River

#1 Haw River

City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population2,532
Coordinates36.0915300, -79.3641900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.364243, 36.09148)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.44 L · about $11.96
Round trip
$23.92
6.04 gal · 22.88 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.96 $23.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.38 $26.75
Premium $4.78 $14.43 $28.86
Diesel $5.62 $16.98 $33.97

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Haw River and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:59:54.

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.