How far is Pleasant Hill, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
73.67 mi
01h 21m
Flight
66.1 mi
106.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.1 mi
Kilometers
106.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.67 mi
Kilometers
118.56 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-04-19T01:12
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
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
Sanford
NC

City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Pleasant Hill
36.8 mi
00h 40m
To Fayetteville
36.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Hill Church Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Hill Church Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Staley Snow Camp Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Staley Snow Camp Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Piney Grove Church Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Piney Grove Church Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2598 ft · 35 sec · Boone Trail Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

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

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    29.5 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
42 mi · 57%
Isaac Brooks Highway
20.4 mi · 28%
Piney Grove Church Road
4.91 mi · 7%
Staley Snow Camp Road
2.53 mi · 3%
Pleasant Hill Church Road
2.23 mi · 3%
Hay Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)

Continue straight

29.5 mi · 00h 44m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanford
00h 40m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Pleasant Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Pleasant Hill to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 73.7 miles (118.6 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Pleasant Hill and 36.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.30 one way or $20.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Pleasant Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Sanford

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

39 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

50 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

54 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 66.1 mi (106.38 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina

Population1,087
Coordinates35.8734700, -79.4816900
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Hill Church Road (-79.481802, 35.873494)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.84 L · about $10.30
Round trip
$20.60
5.2 gal · 19.68 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.30 $20.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.52 $23.03
Premium $4.78 $12.42 $24.85
Diesel $5.62 $14.62 $29.24

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and Fayetteville. The current time is 01:12:37.

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.