How far is Pine Knoll Shores, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Pine Knoll Shores, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Town in Duplin County, North Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pine Knoll Shores and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pine Knoll Shores and Fayetteville.
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Start on Ash Court
66 m · 9 sec · Ash Court
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Turn right onto Loblolly Drive
985 ft · 36 sec · Loblolly Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mimosa Boulevard
1013 ft · 37 sec · Mimosa Boulevard
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Turn right onto Salter Path Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Salter Path Road
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Continue on Emerald Drive
8.4 mi · 14 min · Emerald Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emerald Drive
25 m · 2 sec · Emerald Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Emerald Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Emerald Drive
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Turn left onto Cedar Point Boulevard
2.9 mi · 6 min · Cedar Point Boulevard
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Continue on West Corbett Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · West Corbett Avenue
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Continue on Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way
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Continue on Lejeune Boulevard
5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard
3144 ft · 57 sec · Johnson Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton
1987 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Ferrell Street
1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street
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Continue on South Chestnut Street
1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Street
136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street
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Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue
2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue
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Continue on Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway
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Continue on Autry Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway
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Continue on Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road
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Turn left onto B Street
1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street
2 m · 1 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
47 m · 2 sec · Market Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Knoll Shores and Fayetteville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clinton Road
Continue on Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pine Knoll Shores and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pine Knoll Shores to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Beulaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Pine Knoll Shores and 70.2 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pine Knoll Shores and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Beulaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beulaville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pine Knoll Shores and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 119.6 mi (192.48 km).
#1 Pine Knoll Shores
City in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 34.6973800, -76.8132700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
| Population | 211,705 |
| Coordinates | 35.0526600, -78.8783600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.33 | $38.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.61 | $43.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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