How far is Norlina, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Norlina, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
119.43 mi
02h 05m
Flight
103.53 mi
166.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.53 mi
Kilometers
166.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.43 mi
Kilometers
192.21 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Norlina
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norlina
2026-04-18T20:03
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norlina
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
Raleigh
NC

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

From Norlina
59.3 mi
01h 02m
To Fayetteville
60.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
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 Norlina and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norlina and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Flemingtown Road

    821 ft · 11 sec · Flemingtown Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1114 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 South: Raleigh

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Wilmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 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 Norlina 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
34.6 mi · 29%
I-95 South
25.8 mi · 22%
I 40 East
15.5 mi · 13%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
9.53 mi · 8%
Capital Boulevard
8.11 mi · 7%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raleigh
01h 02m from Norlina
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norlina 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 Norlina to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Norlina and 60.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.68 one way or $33.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Raleigh

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Raleigh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raleigh.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

1 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

7 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

13 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Durham

35 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norlina and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 103.53 mi (166.61 km).

Norlina

#1 Norlina

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

Population1,040
Coordinates36.4457000, -78.1983300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-78.198272, 36.445526)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $16.68
Round trip
$33.35
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.68 $33.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.65 $37.29
Premium $4.78 $20.12 $40.23
Diesel $5.62 $23.68 $47.35

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 Norlina and Fayetteville. The current time is 20:03:13.

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.