How far is Smithfield, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Smithfield, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
47.11 mi
00h 47m
Flight
43.77 mi
70.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.77 mi
Kilometers
70.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.11 mi
Kilometers
75.81 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Thu, Apr 30, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-30T06:23
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
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
Dunn
NC

City in North Carolina

From Smithfield
22.9 mi
00h 23m
To Fayetteville
24.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    8 m · 8 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Brightleaf Boulevard

    2300 ft · 1 min · South Brightleaf Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Lee Street

    769 ft · 19 sec · East Lee Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Blount Street

    2926 ft · 1 min · Blount Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brogden Road

    797 ft · 19 sec · Brogden Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1701 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.5 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithfield and Fayetteville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brogden Road
38 mi · 81%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 12%
Blount Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Person Street
0.54 mi · 1%
South Brightleaf Boulevard
0.44 mi · 1%
B Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brogden Road

Merge slight left

37.5 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunn
00h 23m from Smithfield
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smithfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithfield to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Dunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Smithfield and 24.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smithfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Dunn

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

38 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

39 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

52 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

55 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 43.77 mi (70.44 km).

Smithfield

#1 Smithfield

County seat of Johnston County, North Carolina

Population13,333
Coordinates35.5084900, -78.3394500
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-78.33946, 35.508474)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.15
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.58 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.78 $7.93 $15.86
Diesel $5.62 $9.34 $18.67

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Fayetteville. The current time is 06:23:33.

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.