How far is Norwood, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Norwood, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.26 mi
02h 05m
Flight
101.29 mi
163.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.29 mi
Kilometers
163.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.26 mi
Kilometers
193.54 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
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM 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 Norwood
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
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Norwood
58.7 mi
01h 02m
To Fayetteville
61.6 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 10 mph SW
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 Norwood and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vance Street

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Vance Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Freeway Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Freeway Drive

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1488 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 29 North

    10.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 29 North

  6. 6

    Continue on North O'Henry Boulevard

    9.7 mi · 13 min · North O'Henry Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    2089 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1425 ft · 22 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    44 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

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

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Highway 421
47.6 mi · 40%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 35%
US Highway 29 North
10.2 mi · 8%
North O'Henry Boulevard
9.72 mi · 8%
Freeway Drive
4.83 mi · 4%
Vance Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old US Highway 421

Continue straight

44 mi · 00h 54m

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
+18.9 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
01h 02m from Norwood
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 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?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Norwood and 61.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 $16.79 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 101.29 mi (163.01 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,469
Coordinates36.3526400, -79.7128100
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Vance Street (-79.712839, 36.352623)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $16.79
Round trip
$33.59
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.79 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.78 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $5.62 $23.85 $47.69

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 Norwood and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:46:17.

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.