How far is Jonesville, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Jonesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
161.8 mi
02h 41m
Flight
137.5 mi
221.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.5 mi
Kilometers
221.29 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.8 mi
Kilometers
260.39 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesville
Sun, May 31, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesville
2026-05-31T12:10
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesville
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
Forest Oaks
NC

Township in Guilford County, North Carolina

From Jonesville
80.8 mi
01h 20m
To Fayetteville
81 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Jonesville and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Winston Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Winston Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1285 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Yadkinville, Winston-Salem

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesville 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 421 South
72.5 mi · 45%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 26%
I 40 East
24.1 mi · 15%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 8%
Winston Road
9.72 mi · 6%
Hay Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

US 421 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

44.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Oaks
01h 20m from Jonesville
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesville 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 Jonesville to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Forest Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Jonesville and 81 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Oaks

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

14 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

27 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

27 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

48 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 137.5 mi (221.29 km).

Jonesville

#1 Jonesville

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

Population2,206
Coordinates36.2393000, -80.8445200
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-80.844471, 36.239391)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.61 L · about $22.62
Round trip
$45.23
11.42 gal · 43.22 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.62 $45.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.29 $50.58
Premium $4.78 $27.28 $54.56
Diesel $5.62 $32.11 $64.23

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 Jonesville and Fayetteville. The current time is 12:10:17.

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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.