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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
6 mi · 10 min · Piney Grove-Wilbon Road
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Continue on Piney Grove-Rawls Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Grove-Rawls Road
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto McKinney Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · McKinney Parkway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit slight left
52 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Harnett Street
118 m · 12 sec · East Harnett Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2795 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Northington Street
126 m · 15 sec · East Northington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
552 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Elliott Bridge Road
6.6 mi · 9 min · Elliott Bridge Road
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Continue on Elliot Bridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Elliot Bridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramsey Street
10.7 mi · 18 min · Ramsey Street
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Turn slight right onto Green Street
1662 ft · 42 sec · Green Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
17 m · 1 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 Springs and Fayetteville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lillington.
Fayetteville
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holly Springs and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 41.44 mi (66.69 km).
#1 Holly Springs
City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 31,377 |
| Coordinates | 35.6512700, -78.8336200 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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