How far is Pembroke, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Pembroke, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
44.85 mi
00h 49m
Flight
31.38 mi
50.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.38 mi
Kilometers
50.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.85 mi
Kilometers
72.18 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 4:21 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Wed, May 13, 5:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-05-13T15:32
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, May 13, 4:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Saint Pauls
NC

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

From Pembroke
21.1 mi
00h 24m
To Fayetteville
23.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vance Street

    37 m · 10 sec · Vance Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Country Club Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Country Club Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    905 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on South Eastern Boulevard

    98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    77 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Country Club Road
28.5 mi · 63%
I 95 Business North
7.39 mi · 16%
West 3rd Street
3.75 mi · 8%
Gillespie Street
2.45 mi · 5%
South Eastern Boulevard
0.06 mi
Market Square
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Country Club Road

Merge slight left

22.4 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Pauls
00h 24m from Pembroke
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Saint Pauls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Pembroke and 23.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Pauls

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

29 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

56 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

57 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Hamlet

67 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 31.38 mi (50.5 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
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 (-79.194893, 34.68006)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.78 $7.55 $15.10
Diesel $5.62 $8.89 $17.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Fayetteville. The current time is 15:32:33.

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.