How far is Monroe, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Monroe, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Fayetteville.
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Start on Skyway Drive
84 m · 7 sec · Skyway Drive
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Continue on North Hayne Street
745 ft · 22 sec · North Hayne Street
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Turn left onto East Franklin Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Franklin Street
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Turn right onto East Roosevelt Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
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Continue on Salisbury Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street
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Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road
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Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road
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Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road
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Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
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Continue on Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on Raeford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on South Raeford Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 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 Monroe and Fayetteville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Monroe and 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 Monroe to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Dobbins Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Monroe and 85.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Monroe and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Dobbins Heights
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 Dobbins Heights.
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Fayetteville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 94.67 mi (152.36 km).
#1 Monroe
City in and county seat of Union County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 35,668 |
| Coordinates | 34.9854300, -80.5495100 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
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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