How far is Mount Pleasant, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.44 mi
04h 02m
Flight
186.23 mi
299.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.23 mi
Kilometers
299.71 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.44 mi
Kilometers
367.64 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wallburg
NC

Human settlement in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
114.1 mi
02h 01m
To Fayetteville
114.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pleasant and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Mount Pleasant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spanish Oak Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Spanish Oak Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Millers Gap Highway

    1557 ft · 35 sec · Millers Gap Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Avery County High School Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Avery County High School Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newland Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Newland Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Mitchell Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Linville Avenue

    2523 ft · 43 sec · North Linville Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on NC Highway 105 South

    16.3 mi · 26 min · NC Highway 105 South

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    89 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    67 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on NC Highway 105 Extension

    1.3 km · 2 min · NC Highway 105 Extension

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East King Street

    29.7 mi · 43 min · East King Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    50.1 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

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

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

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

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East King Street
79.8 mi · 35%
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 20%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 18%
I 40 East
24.1 mi · 11%
NC Highway 105 South
16.4 mi · 7%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East King Street

Continue straight

50.1 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallburg
02h 01m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 228.4 miles (367.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wallburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.1 miles from Mount Pleasant and 114.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Pleasant and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Wallburg

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

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

BUS

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

12 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
RAIL

High Point

13 mi away
100 West High St
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

13 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

Lexington

23 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 186.23 mi (299.71 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population2,226
Coordinates36.0520700, -81.9553900
Altitude1171
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant Road (-81.955277, 36.052025)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.06 gal
30.51 L · about $31.93
Round trip
$63.85
16.12 gal · 61.02 L
Estimated CO2
71.6 kg one way
Round trip: 143.3 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.93 $63.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.70 $71.40
Premium $4.78 $38.51 $77.02
Diesel $5.62 $45.33 $90.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pleasant and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:46:30.

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.