How far is Rolesville, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Rolesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
76.68 mi
01h 20m
Flight
64.64 mi
104.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.64 mi
Kilometers
104.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.68 mi
Kilometers
123.41 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Rolesville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolesville
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolesville
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
Benson
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Rolesville
37.2 mi
00h 40m
To Fayetteville
39.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Rolesville and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward South Main Street

    95 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Louisburg Road

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Louisburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North New Hope Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · North New Hope Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Jones Sausage Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jones Sausage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    2011 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolesville 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
25.8 mi · 34%
I 40 East
14.4 mi · 19%
North New Hope Road
7.47 mi · 10%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
7.36 mi · 10%
Louisburg Road
6.54 mi · 9%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Benson
00h 40m from Rolesville
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rolesville 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 Rolesville to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Rolesville and 39.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Benson

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

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

29 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

44 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

48 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

48 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolesville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 64.64 mi (104.03 km).

Rolesville

#1 Rolesville

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

Population8,882
Coordinates35.9232100, -78.4575000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-78.457505, 35.923228)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.47
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.73 $21.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.00 $24.01
Premium $4.78 $12.95 $25.90
Diesel $5.62 $15.24 $30.48

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 Rolesville and Fayetteville. The current time is 04:28:34.

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.