How far is Oxford, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Oxford, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.23 mi
01h 52m
Flight
88.41 mi
142.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.41 mi
Kilometers
142.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.23 mi
Kilometers
167.74 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T19:12
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Oxford
51.9 mi
00h 56m
To Fayetteville
52.3 mi
00h 56m

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
2 to 8 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 Oxford and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsboro Street

    1263 ft · 28 sec · Hillsboro Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lewis Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20 mi · 30 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Glenwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 East: Wilson, Wake Forest, Rocky Mount

    1078 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Wilmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

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

    3110 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
25.8 mi · 25%
North Main Street
20 mi · 19%
I 40 East
15.5 mi · 15%
Lewis Street
13.8 mi · 13%
I 440 East
9.64 mi · 9%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
9.53 mi · 9%
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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
00h 56m from Oxford
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Oxford and 52.3 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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 Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12.9 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 4.4 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 88.41 mi (142.28 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in North Carolina, United States

Population8,905
Coordinates36.3107000, -78.5908300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro Street (-78.59086, 36.310741)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:12:13.

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.