How far is Rockingham, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Rockingham, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 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
62.62 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.29 mi
82.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.29 mi
Kilometers
82.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.62 mi
Kilometers
100.77 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Rockingham
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockingham
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 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 Rockingham
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
Five Points
NC

Township in Hoke County, North Carolina

From Rockingham
29.7 mi
00h 40m
To Fayetteville
32.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    33 m · 5 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Washington Street

    62 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Lee Street

    126 m · 14 sec · North Lee Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Green Street

    2039 ft · 31 sec · West Green Street

  5. 5

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

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  8. 8

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

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockingham 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 35%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 21%
South Raeford Road
9.53 mi · 15%
Addor Road
4.06 mi · 6%
Army Road
3.61 mi · 6%
Ashemont Road
2.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

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

21 mi · 00h 24m

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
+11.3 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Points
00h 40m from Rockingham
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockingham and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockingham to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.8 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?

Five Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Rockingham and 32.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockingham and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Five Points

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

18 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

34 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Fayetteville

44 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

67 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockingham and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 51.29 mi (82.55 km).

Rockingham

#1 Rockingham

City in North Carolina

Population8,520
Coordinates34.9393200, -79.7739500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-79.773951, 34.939323)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.36 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.42 gal · 16.72 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $4.78 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $5.62 $12.43 $24.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockingham and Fayetteville. The current time is 05:59:58.

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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.