How far is Lake Waccamaw, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Lake Waccamaw, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Waccamaw and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Waccamaw and Fayetteville.
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Start on West Oak Street
11 m · 5 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn left onto Pecan Lane
1064 ft · 52 sec · Pecan Lane
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Turn left onto Sam Potts Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sam Potts Highway
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Turn right onto Chauncey Town Road
1913 ft · 38 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chauncey Town Road
89 m · 6 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chauncey Town Road
41 m · 3 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chauncey Town Road
934 ft · 19 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chauncey Town Road
29 m · 2 sec · Chauncey Town Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
77 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2319 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Red Hill Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Red Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Hill Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road
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Turn left onto James B White Highway
851 ft · 15 sec · James B White Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.6 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1926 ft · 32 sec
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Take the ramp right toward NC 87 North: Fayetteville
1025 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1012 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Gillespie Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Gillespie Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
77 m · 4 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 Lake Waccamaw 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.
NC 87 North
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 51m
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 Lake Waccamaw and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Waccamaw to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Lake Waccamaw and 32 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Waccamaw and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Dublin
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 Dublin.
Fayetteville
Dillon
Southern Pines
Wilmington, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Waccamaw and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 55.05 mi (88.6 km).
#1 Lake Waccamaw
Town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 34.3190600, -78.5000100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $10.41 | $20.82 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.23 | $22.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
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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