How far is Laurinburg, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Laurinburg, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
42.69 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.3 mi
61.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.69 mi
Kilometers
68.71 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM EDT
Return by in Laurinburg
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurinburg
2026-04-17T18:29
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurinburg
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
Raeford
NC

City in North Carolina

From Laurinburg
21.5 mi
00h 30m
To Fayetteville
21.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurinburg and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    12 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1733 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South King Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South King Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McColl Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · McColl Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wagram Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Wagram Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1 km · 52 sec · Raeford Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Laurinburg Road

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Laurinburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Fayetteville Road

    10.4 mi · 15 min · Fayetteville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurinburg and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
10.4 mi · 24%
South Raeford Road
9.53 mi · 22%
Laurinburg Road
8.55 mi · 20%
Wagram Road
6.47 mi · 15%
McColl Road
2.4 mi · 6%
Raeford Road
2.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raeford
00h 30m from Laurinburg
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurinburg and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurinburg to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 21.5 miles from Laurinburg and 21.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurinburg and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Raeford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

26 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

32 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

45 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Dillon

64 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurinburg and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 38.3 mi (61.64 km).

Laurinburg

#1 Laurinburg

City in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Population14,896
Coordinates34.7740500, -79.4628200
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-79.462853, 34.774061)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.98 $11.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.69 $13.38
Premium $4.78 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.62 $8.49 $16.98

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurinburg and Fayetteville. The current time is 18:29:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.