How far is Sea Breeze, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Sea Breeze, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
101.3 mi
01h 55m
Flight
88.47 mi
142.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.47 mi
Kilometers
142.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.3 mi
Kilometers
163.02 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 5:57 AM EDT
Return by in Sea Breeze
Sun, May 31, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sea Breeze
2026-05-31T04:01
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 31, 5:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sea Breeze
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
White Lake
NC

Town in Bladen County, North Carolina, USA

From Sea Breeze
50.6 mi
00h 57m
To Fayetteville
50.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sea Breeze and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on Seabreeze Road South

    2119 ft · 2 min · Seabreeze Road South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Carolina Beach Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Carolina Beach Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Carolina Beach Road

    5.8 mi · 11 min · Carolina Beach Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Front Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Front Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    843 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

    3034 ft · 58 sec · Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on Ocean Highway East

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Ocean Highway East

  8. 8

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    13.6 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1012 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gillespie Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gillespie Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    77 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sea Breeze 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
84.1 mi · 83%
Carolina Beach Road
11.1 mi · 11%
Ocean Highway East
2.81 mi · 3%
South Front Street
1.14 mi · 1%
Gillespie Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Lake
00h 57m from Sea Breeze
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sea Breeze 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 Sea Breeze to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

White Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Sea Breeze and 50.7 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sea Breeze and Partly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near White Lake

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

59 mi away
472 Hay Street
BUS

Wilmington, NC

71 mi away
505 Cando St
RAIL

Dillon

85 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

95 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sea Breeze and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 88.47 mi (142.38 km).

Sea Breeze

#1 Sea Breeze

Census designated place

Population1,969
Coordinates34.0632300, -77.8913700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Seabreeze Road South (-77.891484, 34.062942)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Sea Breeze and Fayetteville. The current time is 04:01:39.

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.