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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Wilmington Highway
30 m · 9 sec · Wilmington Highway
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Turn left onto Ocean Road
12.2 mi · 17 min · Ocean Road
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Old Maple Hill Road North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Maple Hill Road North
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Continue on Sycamore Springs Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Sycamore Springs Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Creek Road
9.4 mi · 13 min · Cypress Creek Road
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton
1987 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ferrell Street
1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street
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Continue on South Chestnut Street
1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Street
136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street
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Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue
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Continue on Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway
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Continue on Autry Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway
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Continue on Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road
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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 Holly Ridge and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Magnolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Ridge and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 84.4 mi (135.83 km).
#1 Holly Ridge
City in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,092 |
| Coordinates | 34.4954400, -77.5549700 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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