How far is Moravian Falls, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Moravian Falls, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
175.33 mi
02h 52m
Flight
148.21 mi
238.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.21 mi
Kilometers
238.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.33 mi
Kilometers
282.17 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM EDT
Return by in Moravian Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 9:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moravian Falls
2026-04-17T15:38
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moravian Falls
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
Pleasant Garden
NC

City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Moravian Falls
87.6 mi
01h 26m
To Fayetteville
87.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
92°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moravian Falls and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Moravian Falls Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moravian Falls Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Moravian Falls Road
50.3 mi · 29%
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 25%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 24%
I 40 East
24.1 mi · 14%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 7%
Hay Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Moravian Falls Road

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 55m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Garden
01h 26m from Moravian Falls
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moravian Falls and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moravian Falls to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Pleasant Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.6 miles from Moravian Falls and 87.8 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.52 one way or $49.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moravian Falls and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Garden

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

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

RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

13 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

22 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Burlington

33 mi away
101 North Main Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

44 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moravian Falls and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 148.21 mi (238.52 km).

Moravian Falls

#1 Moravian Falls

Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Population1,901
Coordinates36.0968000, -81.1823100
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Moravian Falls Road (-81.182325, 36.096804)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.42 L · about $24.52
Round trip
$49.04
12.38 gal · 46.84 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.52 $49.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.42 $54.83
Premium $4.78 $29.58 $59.15
Diesel $5.62 $34.81 $69.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Moravian Falls and Fayetteville. The current time is 15:38:04.

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.