How far is Long Beach, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Long Beach, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
108.75 mi
02h 01m
Flight
90.02 mi
144.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.02 mi
Kilometers
144.88 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.75 mi
Kilometers
175.01 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T06:19
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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
Kelly
NC

Township in Bladen County, North Carolina

From Long Beach
54.6 mi
01h 00m
To Fayetteville
54.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Long Beach Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Sunday
Using Saint James as the closest live forecast in the Brunswick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Beach Drive

    655 ft · 24 sec · East Beach Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast 43rd Street

    1264 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 43rd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Oak Island Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · East Oak Island Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Middleton Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Middleton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Midway Road Southeast

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Midway Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old Ocean Highway

    2380 ft · 41 sec · Old Ocean Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Ocean Highway

    1679 ft · 35 sec · Old Ocean Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ocean Highway East

    8 mi · 11 min · Ocean Highway East

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    95 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1012 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Gillespie Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gillespie Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    77 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
78.9 mi · 73%
Ocean Highway East
7.97 mi · 7%
Midway Road Southeast
6.52 mi · 6%
I 140
5.88 mi · 5%
North Middleton Street
4.12 mi · 4%
East Oak Island Drive
2.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Andrew Jackson Highway

Take the exit slight right

70.3 mi · 01h 35m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kelly
01h 00m from Long Beach
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Kelly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Long Beach and 54.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.21 one way or $30.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Long Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Kelly

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

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

BUS

Wilmington, NC

48 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Fayetteville

83 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

89 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
RAIL

Dillon

96 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 90.02 mi (144.88 km).

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#1 Long Beach

City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population5,618
Coordinates33.9104500, -78.1177700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: East Beach Drive (-78.117782, 33.910397)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $15.21
Round trip
$30.42
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.21 $30.42
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.01 $34.01
Premium $4.78 $18.35 $36.70
Diesel $5.62 $21.60 $43.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Fayetteville. The current time is 06:19:46.

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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.