How far is Henderson, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Henderson, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.37 mi
01h 50m
Flight
92.24 mi
148.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.24 mi
Kilometers
148.44 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.37 mi
Kilometers
177.62 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM EDT
Return by in Henderson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Henderson
52.3 mi
00h 55m
To Fayetteville
58 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Garnett Street

    6 m · 9 sec · North Garnett Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Andrews Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Andrews Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    662 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Boulevard

    7.7 mi · 10 min · Eastern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Wilmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  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 Henderson and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Boulevard
30.5 mi · 28%
I-95 South
25.8 mi · 23%
I 40 East
15.5 mi · 14%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
9.53 mi · 9%
Capital Boulevard
8.11 mi · 7%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
00h 55m from Henderson
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henderson and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Henderson and 58 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 92.24 mi (148.44 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

City in Vance County, North Carolina, United States

Population15,109
Coordinates36.3295900, -78.3991600
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: North Garnett Street (-78.399166, 36.329595)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.74 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.82
7.78 gal · 29.48 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.41 $30.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.23 $34.46
Premium $4.78 $18.59 $37.17
Diesel $5.62 $21.88 $43.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:40:23.

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.