How far is Knightdale, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Knightdale, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knightdale and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knightdale and Fayetteville.
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Start on Railroad Street
135 m · 21 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto South Smithfield Road
90 m · 12 sec · South Smithfield Road
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
1633 ft · 56 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn straight onto Bethlehem Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bethlehem Road
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Turn right onto Grasshopper Road
1010 ft · 24 sec · Grasshopper Road
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Turn left onto Auburn Knightdale Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · Auburn Knightdale Road
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Turn right
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn straight
3131 ft · 51 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1318 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street
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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 Knightdale and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Knightdale and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knightdale to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Knightdale and 37 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knightdale and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knightdale and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 55.5 mi (89.32 km).
#1 Knightdale
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,122 |
| Coordinates | 35.7876500, -78.4805600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.94 | $21.88 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
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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