How far is Mint Hill, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Mint Hill, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.02 mi
02h 28m
Flight
100.36 mi
161.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.36 mi
Kilometers
161.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.02 mi
Kilometers
247.87 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Mint Hill
Wed, May 13, 12:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mint Hill
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mint Hill
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
Rockingham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Mint Hill
58.8 mi
01h 14m
To Fayetteville
95.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mint Hill and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    46 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairview Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Williams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    137 m · 7 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    151 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto W. Cliff Martin Highway

    2922 ft · 45 sec · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  34. 34

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mint Hill 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
39 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fairview Road
28.6 mi · 19%
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 14%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 8%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 7%
South Raeford Road
9.53 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
7.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
01h 14m from Mint Hill
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mint Hill 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 Mint Hill to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Mint Hill and 95.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

9 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

43 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

82 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mint Hill and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 100.36 mi (161.51 km).

Mint Hill

#1 Mint Hill

City in North Carolina, United States of America

Population28,109
Coordinates35.1795900, -80.6472900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairview Road (-80.647059, 35.179729)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $21.51
Round trip
$43.02
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.51 $43.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $4.78 $25.94 $51.89
Diesel $5.62 $30.54 $61.08

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mint Hill and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:27:27.

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.