How far is Rockfish, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Rockfish, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 14 miles (22.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockfish and Fayetteville.
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Start on Rockfish Road
31 m · 2 sec · Rockfish Road
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Turn slight left onto Lindsay Road
1903 ft · 38 sec · Lindsay Road
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Turn straight onto Gillis Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Gillis Hill Road
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Turn right onto South Raeford Road
9 mi · 15 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 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 Rockfish 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.
South Raeford Road
Turn right onto South Raeford Road
9.05 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Rockfish 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 Rockfish to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hope Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Rockfish and 7.5 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockfish and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Hope Mills
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 Hope Mills.
Fayetteville
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockfish and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.35 km).
#1 Rockfish
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
| Population | 3,298 |
| Coordinates | 34.9926600, -79.0661400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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