How far is Laurel Hill, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Laurel Hill, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel Hill and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Hill and Fayetteville.
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Start on Malloy Avenue
6 m · 6 sec · Malloy Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Street
2922 ft · 58 sec · Morgan Street
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Continue on Old Wire Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Old Wire Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
84 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Wire Road
6.1 mi · 8 min · Old Wire Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Raeford Road
1 km · 52 sec · Raeford Road
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Continue on Laurinburg Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Laurinburg Road
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
10.4 mi · 15 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on Raeford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on South Raeford Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 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 Laurel Hill 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.
Fayetteville Road
Continue on Fayetteville Road
10.4 mi · 00h 15m
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 Laurel Hill and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel Hill to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Raeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Laurel Hill and 24.9 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel Hill and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Raeford
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 Raeford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel Hill and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 41.49 mi (66.77 km).
#1 Laurel Hill
Laurel Hill is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8090500, -79.5478300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.35 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
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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