How far is Saint James, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Saint James, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 04m.
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.
Township in Bladen County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint James and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint James and Fayetteville.
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Start on the route
36 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto St James Drive Southeast
1.2 km · 3 min · St James Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Members Club Boulevard
1.3 km · 3 min · Members Club Boulevard
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Turn right onto Wingfoot Drive
63 m · 9 sec · Wingfoot Drive
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Turn left onto Fairway Village Drive
67 m · 15 sec · Fairway Village Drive
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Turn straight onto Wingfoot Drive
1416 ft · 1 min · Wingfoot Drive
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Turn right onto Ellington Place
1547 ft · 1 min · Ellington Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parkridge Drive
2151 ft · 2 min · Parkridge Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
74 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1917 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Middleton Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Middleton Street
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Continue on Midway Road Southeast
6.5 mi · 9 min · Midway Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Old Ocean Highway
2380 ft · 41 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Old Ocean Highway
1679 ft · 35 sec · Old Ocean Highway
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Turn right onto Ocean Highway East
8 mi · 11 min · Ocean Highway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140: Topsail Island, Jacksonville, New Bern
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
95 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
8.4 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
70.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
1012 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Gillespie Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Gillespie Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
77 m · 4 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 Saint James and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Andrew Jackson Highway
Take the exit slight right
70.3 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint James and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint James to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Kelly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Saint James and 53.2 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint James and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Kelly
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 Kelly.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint James and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 88.92 mi (143.1 km).
#1 Saint James
Town in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 6,607 |
| Coordinates | 33.9293400, -78.1163800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
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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