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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bladen County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on East Beach Drive
655 ft · 24 sec · East Beach Drive
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Turn right onto Southeast 43rd Street
1264 ft · 48 sec · Southeast 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Oak Island Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Oak Island Drive
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Turn right onto North Middleton Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Middleton Street
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Continue on Midway Road Southeast
6.5 mi · 9 min · Midway Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Old Ocean Highway
2380 ft · 41 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Ocean Highway
1679 ft · 35 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Turn right onto Ocean Highway East
8 mi · 11 min · Ocean Highway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
70.3 mi · 1 hr 35 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 Long Beach and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kelly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 90.02 mi (144.88 km).
#1 Long Beach
City in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 5,618 |
| Coordinates | 33.9104500, -78.1177700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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