How far is Longview, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Longview, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.08 mi
03h 10m
Flight
148.64 mi
239.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.64 mi
Kilometers
239.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.08 mi
Kilometers
310.74 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Longview
Sat, May 30, 8:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-05-30T02:06
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 5:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longview
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jamestown
NC

Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

From Longview
95.6 mi
01h 35m
To Fayetteville
97.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue Southwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Tate Boulevard Southeast

    1075 ft · 22 sec · Tate Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    86.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
87.8 mi · 45%
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 23%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 22%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 6%
2nd Avenue Southwest
2.21 mi · 1%
1st Avenue Southwest
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast

Merge slight left

86.2 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 35m from Longview
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Longview and Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Longview to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Longview and 97.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Longview and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

High Point

8 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

12 mi away
236 East Washington Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

28 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

30 mi away
100 West 5th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 148.64 mi (239.21 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population4,871
Coordinates35.7293000, -81.3834200
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue Southwest (-81.383422, 35.729409)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.79 L · about $26.97
Round trip
$53.95
13.62 gal · 51.58 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.97 $53.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.16 $60.32
Premium $4.78 $32.54 $65.08
Diesel $5.62 $38.30 $76.60

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Longview and Fayetteville. The current time is 02:06:19.

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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.