How far is Lumberton, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Lumberton, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.95 mi
00h 36m
Flight
30.93 mi
49.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.93 mi
Kilometers
49.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.95 mi
Kilometers
56.25 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, Apr 28, 12:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lumberton
Tue, Apr 28, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lumberton
2026-04-28T12:16
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, Apr 28, 12:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lumberton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Pauls
NC

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

From Lumberton
16.2 mi
00h 18m
To Fayetteville
18.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Water Street

    1063 ft · 20 sec · North Water Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Capuano Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    653 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield

    5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Eastern Boulevard

    98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    77 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capuano Street
20.8 mi · 60%
I 95 Business North
7.39 mi · 21%
Gillespie Street
2.45 mi · 7%
Carthage Road
1.05 mi · 3%
North Water Street
0.45 mi · 1%
South Eastern Boulevard
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Capuano Street

Merge slight left

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Pauls
00h 18m from Lumberton
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lumberton and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Pauls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Lumberton and 18.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lumberton and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Pauls

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

29 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

56 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

57 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

67 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lumberton and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 30.93 mi (49.78 km).

Lumberton

#1 Lumberton

County seat in North Carolina

Population20,239
Coordinates34.6183400, -79.0104500
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: North Water Street (-79.010293, 34.618338)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.74
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.87 $9.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $5.45 $10.90
Premium $4.78 $5.88 $11.75
Diesel $5.62 $6.92 $13.84

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Lumberton and Fayetteville. The current time is 12:16:54.

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.