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

The driving distance from Holly Springs, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
46.86 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41.44 mi
66.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.44 mi
Kilometers
66.69 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.86 mi
Kilometers
75.41 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Holly Springs
Sun, May 31, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holly Springs
2026-05-31T01:39
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holly Springs
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
Lillington
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Holly Springs
23.4 mi
00h 33m
To Fayetteville
23.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Piney Grove-Wilbon Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Piney Grove-Rawls Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove-Rawls Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto McKinney Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    52 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Harnett Street

    118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Northington Street

    126 m · 15 sec · East Northington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Elliott Bridge Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Elliott Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Elliot Bridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Elliot Bridge Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Street

    10.7 mi · 18 min · Ramsey Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Green Street

    1662 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    17 m · 1 sec · Market Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holly Springs 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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ramsey Street
10.7 mi · 23%
Piney Grove-Rawls Road
10 mi · 21%
Elliott Bridge Road
6.61 mi · 14%
Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6 mi · 13%
Elliot Bridge Road
2.63 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ramsey Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Street

10.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lillington
00h 33m from Holly Springs
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Holly Springs and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lillington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Holly Springs and 23.4 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holly Springs and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Lillington

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

39 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

45 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 41.44 mi (66.69 km).

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#1 Holly Springs

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

Population31,377
Coordinates35.6512700, -78.8336200
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.833623, 35.651245)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.54
Round trip
$13.07
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.54 $13.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.31 $14.62
Premium $4.78 $7.88 $15.77
Diesel $5.62 $9.28 $18.56

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Holly Springs and Fayetteville. The current time is 01:39:05.

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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.