How far is Saint Pauls, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Saint Pauls, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Pauls and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Pauls and Fayetteville.
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Start on East Broad Street
38 m · 6 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
118 m · 20 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Armfield Street
1399 ft · 50 sec · West Armfield Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakland Road
18 m · 1 sec · Oakland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakland Road
1643 ft · 40 sec · Oakland Road
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Eastern Boulevard
98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
2.5 mi · 4 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 Pauls 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.
Oakland Road
Merge slight left
6.32 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Pauls 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 Saint Pauls to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 9.3 miles from Saint Pauls and 11.9 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Pauls and Partly 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
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Hamlet
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Pauls and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).
#1 Saint Pauls
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,290 |
| Coordinates | 34.8065500, -78.9711400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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