How far is Maxton, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Maxton, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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
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Township in Robeson County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maxton and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maxton and Fayetteville.
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Start on South Patterson
58 m · 6 sec · South Patterson
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Continue on South Patterson Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Patterson Street
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Continue on NC-71
8 mi · 11 min · NC-71
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Continue on West 3rd Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1 km · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Fayetteville Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Fayetteville Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
29 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
61 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Eastern Boulevard
98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
2.5 mi · 4 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 Maxton and Fayetteville.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
11.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Maxton and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maxton to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lumber Bridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Maxton and 19.4 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maxton and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Lumber Bridge
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 Lumber Bridge.
Fayetteville
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maxton and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 34.53 mi (55.57 km).
#1 Maxton
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 34.7351600, -79.3489300 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.55 | $13.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.70 | $15.41 |
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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