How far is Masonboro, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Masonboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then 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 Masonboro and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Masonboro and Fayetteville.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Masonboro Sound Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Masonboro Sound Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Grove Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Pine Grove Drive
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Turn left onto Oleander Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · Oleander Drive
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Ocean Highway East
2.8 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
13.6 mi · 18 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 Masonboro 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Masonboro 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 Masonboro to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Mount Olive is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Masonboro and 47.9 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Masonboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Olive
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 Mount Olive.
Fayetteville
Dillon
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Southern Pines
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Masonboro and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 84.12 mi (135.38 km).
#1 Masonboro
Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina
| Population | 14,826 |
| Coordinates | 34.1793400, -77.8474800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.01 | $38.02 |
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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