How far is Seven Lakes, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Seven Lakes, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hoke County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seven Lakes and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Lakes and Fayetteville.
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Start on the route
703 ft · 54 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Shenandoah Road
2484 ft · 2 min · East Shenandoah Road
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Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
111 m · 24 sec · Dogwood Lane
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Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Seven Lakes Drive
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Turn left onto NC 211 Highway
7.9 mi · 12 min · NC 211 Highway
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North
6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
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Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road
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Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on Raeford Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road
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Continue on South Raeford Road
9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road
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Continue on Arsenal Avenue
110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
113 m · 6 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 Seven Lakes 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.
Plank Road
Turn left onto Plank Road
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seven Lakes and Sunny then Slight 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 Seven Lakes to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 26.6 miles from Seven Lakes and 27.5 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seven Lakes and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Five Points
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 Five Points.
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Dillon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seven Lakes and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 41.77 mi (67.23 km).
#1 Seven Lakes
Township in Moore County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,888 |
| Coordinates | 35.2784900, -79.5644800 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.57 | $15.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
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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