How far is Lucama, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Lucama, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 67 miles (107.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.03 mi
01h 07m
Flight
63.83 mi
102.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.83 mi
Kilometers
102.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.03 mi
Kilometers
107.87 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 1:25 AM EDT
Return by in Lucama
Tue, May 5, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucama
2026-05-05T00:18
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 5, 1:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucama
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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Lucama
33.4 mi
00h 33m
To Fayetteville
33.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Oak Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Oak Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Oak Street
53 mi · 79%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 8%
Person Street
0.54 mi · 1%
B Street
0.33 mi
Grove Street
0.18 mi
Market Square
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

East Oak Street

Merge slight left

51.8 mi · 01h 00m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 33m from Lucama
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lucama and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67 miles (107.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Lucama and 33.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucama and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 63.83 mi (102.72 km).

Lucama

#1 Lucama

Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,155
Coordinates35.6454400, -78.0097100
Altitude40
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 Oak Street (-78.009725, 35.645464)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.95 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.72 gal · 17.9 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.45 $20.90
Premium $4.78 $11.28 $22.55
Diesel $5.62 $13.27 $26.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucama and Fayetteville. The current time is 00:18:43.

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.