How far is Pumpkin Center, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Pumpkin Center, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.8 mi
01h 58m
Flight
87.2 mi
140.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.2 mi
Kilometers
140.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Pumpkin Center
Sun, May 31, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pumpkin Center
2026-05-31T12:01
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pumpkin Center
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
Warsaw
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Pumpkin Center
49.1 mi
00h 59m
To Fayetteville
49.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Pumpkin Center Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
78°F
Sunday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pumpkin Center and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Bern Highway

    632 ft · 10 sec · New Bern Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    584 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto New Bern Highway

    1186 ft · 21 sec · New Bern Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Drummer Kellum Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Drummer Kellum Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ramsey Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Ramsey Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gum Branch Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Franck Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Beulaville Highway

    20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton

    1987 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ferrell Street

    1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Street

    136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Roseboro Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Clinton Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 21%
Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 15%
South Kenansville Bypass
13.8 mi · 14%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 12%
Gum Branch Road
6.77 mi · 7%
Ramsey Road
4.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Beulaville Highway

Continue on Beulaville Highway

20.8 mi · 00h 30m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
00h 59m from Pumpkin Center
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pumpkin Center and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pumpkin Center to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Pumpkin Center and 49.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pumpkin Center and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

44 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

53 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

62 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

67 mi away
850 New Bridge Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pumpkin Center and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 87.2 mi (140.33 km).

Pumpkin Center

#1 Pumpkin Center

Township in Onslow County, North Carolina

Population2,222
Coordinates34.7915500, -77.3724600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.372365, 34.791612)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.65
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.82 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.46 $30.91
Premium $4.78 $16.68 $33.35
Diesel $5.62 $19.63 $39.26

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pumpkin Center and Fayetteville. The current time is 12:01:05.

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.