How far is South Rosemary, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from South Rosemary, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.75 mi
02h 02m
Flight
117.17 mi
188.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.17 mi
Kilometers
188.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.75 mi
Kilometers
207.2 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in South Rosemary
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Rosemary
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Rosemary
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
Lucama
NC

Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States

From South Rosemary
64.2 mi
01h 01m
To Fayetteville
64.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Rosemary and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Penny Street

    854 ft · 43 sec · South Penny Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Karen Street

    124 m · 20 sec · Karen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Zoo Road

    1161 ft · 30 sec · North Zoo Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    656 ft · 9 sec · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Littleton Road

    3 mi · 3 min · West Littleton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Julian R Allsbrook Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Julian R Allsbrook Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    117.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  9. 9

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Rosemary 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Julian R Allsbrook Highway
118 mi · 92%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 4%
West Littleton Road
2.95 mi · 2%
Person Street
0.54 mi
B Street
0.33 mi
North Zoo Road
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Julian R Allsbrook Highway

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 10m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
117.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucama
01h 01m from South Rosemary
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Rosemary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 South Rosemary to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Lucama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from South Rosemary and 64.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.98 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Rosemary and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Lucama

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

13 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

28 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

29 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

38 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Rosemary and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 117.17 mi (188.56 km).

South Rosemary

#1 South Rosemary

Township in Halifax County, North Carolina

Population2,836
Coordinates36.4515400, -77.6972000
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: South Penny Street (-77.69787, 36.451535)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $17.98
Round trip
$35.97
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.98 $35.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.11 $40.22
Premium $4.78 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.62 $25.53 $51.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Rosemary and Fayetteville. The current time is 05:47:27.

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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.