How far is Plymouth, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Plymouth, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plymouth and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and Fayetteville.
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Start on the route
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
621 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
3104 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Highway 64 West
2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 West
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Continue on US Highway 64 West
17.7 mi · 24 min · US Highway 64 West
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie
1601 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
129 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right
1188 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street
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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 Plymouth and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NC 42
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Black Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Plymouth and 85.4 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Black Creek
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 Black Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 132.4 mi (213.08 km).
#1 Plymouth
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,332 |
| Coordinates | 35.8668300, -76.7485600 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.23 | $64.45 |
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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