How far is Lewes, DE from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Lewes, DE to Fayetteville, NC is about 393.2 miles (632.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.8 miles (530.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 08h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewes and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewes and Fayetteville.
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Start on West 3rd Street
28 m · 11 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Savannah Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Savannah Road
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Continue on Lewes Georgetown Highway
726 ft · 16 sec · Lewes Georgetown Highway
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Turn left
118 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beaver Dam Road
10 m · 1 sec · Beaver Dam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Dam Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Beaver Dam Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beaver Dam Road
21 m · 2 sec · Beaver Dam Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Beaver Dam Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Beaver Dam Road
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Turn right onto Hollymount Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hollymount Road
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Continue on Hollyville Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Hollyville Road
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Continue on John J Williams Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · John J Williams Highway
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Continue on Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Dupont Boulevard
10.2 mi · 14 min · Dupont Boulevard
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Continue on Worcester Highway
22.9 mi · 33 min · Worcester Highway
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Highway
9.4 mi · 13 min · Worcester Highway
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Turn left onto Ocean Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on Lankford Highway
68.1 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1538 ft · 22 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2351 ft · 34 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Courtland Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Courtland Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Rocky Mt N.C.
909 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
137.2 mi · 2 hr 31 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 Lewes and Fayetteville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewes and Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewes to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 393.2 miles (632.8 km) and usually takes 08h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.4 miles from Lewes and 196.9 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.8 miles (530.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.18 one way or $116.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewes and Mostly Cloudy near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near South Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
Franklin Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewes and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 329.77 mi (530.72 km).
#1 Lewes
City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America
| Population | 3,417 |
| Coordinates | 38.7745600, -75.1393500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: Fayetteville (-78.87836, 35.05266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $4.20 | $58.18 | $116.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $66.15 | $132.29 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $70.47 | $140.95 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $87.73 | $175.46 |
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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