How far is Holly Ridge, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Holly Ridge, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
104.76 mi
02h 00m
Flight
84.4 mi
135.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.4 mi
Kilometers
135.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.76 mi
Kilometers
168.59 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in Holly Ridge
Sat, May 30, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Ridge
2026-05-30T12:49
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Ridge
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
Magnolia
NC

Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States

From Holly Ridge
52.3 mi
01h 00m
To Fayetteville
52.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Holly Ridge Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Saturday
Using Ogden as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Holly Ridge and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilmington Highway

    30 m · 9 sec · Wilmington Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Road

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Ocean Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Maple Hill Road North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Maple Hill Road North

  5. 5

    Continue on Sycamore Springs Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Springs Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cypress Creek Road

    9.4 mi · 13 min · Cypress Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton

    1987 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ferrell Street

    1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Street

    136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Roseboro Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Clinton Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Ridge 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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ocean Road
17.3 mi · 17%
Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 15%
Cypress Creek Road
12.4 mi · 12%
South Kenansville Bypass
11.9 mi · 11%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 11%
Autry Highway
4.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Road

Continue on Clinton Road

15.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Magnolia
01h 00m from Holly Ridge
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holly Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Holly Ridge to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Magnolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Holly Ridge and 52.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holly Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Magnolia

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

55 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

58 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

60 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

74 mi away
505 Cando St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Ridge and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 84.4 mi (135.83 km).

Holly Ridge

#1 Holly Ridge

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

Population3,092
Coordinates34.4954400, -77.5549700
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: US 17 (-77.554826, 34.495299)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.31
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.66 $29.31
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.39 $32.77
Premium $4.78 $17.68 $35.36
Diesel $5.62 $20.81 $41.62

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Ridge and Fayetteville. The current time is 12:49:47.

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.