How far is Pinehurst, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.66 mi
03h 38m
Flight
163.18 mi
262.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.18 mi
Kilometers
262.62 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.66 mi
Kilometers
337.42 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Sat, Apr 18, 7:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-18T00:04
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Pinehurst
103 mi
01h 49m
To Fayetteville
106.7 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W
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 Pinehurst and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Turtle Dove Street

    148 m · 24 sec · Turtle Dove Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calico Road

    973 ft · 26 sec · Calico Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Morganton Boulevard Southwest

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Morganton Boulevard Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harper Avenue

    712 ft · 20 sec · Harper Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast

    22.8 mi · 32 min · Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.1 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    44.7 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

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

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast
70.9 mi · 34%
US 421 South
44.7 mi · 21%
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 20%
I 40 East
24.1 mi · 11%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 6%
Morganton Boulevard Southwest
6.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilkesboro Boulevard Northeast

Merge slight left

47.8 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
01h 49m from Pinehurst
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Pinehurst and 106.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 163.18 mi (262.62 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population17,014
Coordinates35.8526300, -81.6064900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Turtle Dove Street (-81.606487, 35.852802)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.01 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
14.8 gal · 56.02 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.77 $65.55
Premium $4.78 $35.36 $70.71
Diesel $5.62 $41.62 $83.24

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 Pinehurst and Fayetteville. The current time is 00:04:04.

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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.