How far is Southern Pines, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Southern Pines, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
39.97 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.23 mi
48.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.23 mi
Kilometers
48.65 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.97 mi
Kilometers
64.32 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:05 PM EDT
Return by in Southern Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 6:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southern Pines
2026-04-30T17:14
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southern Pines
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
Fort Bragg
NC

United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina

From Southern Pines
19.9 mi
00h 25m
To Fayetteville
20 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Southern Pines and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Southern Pines and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pennsylvania Avenue

    2126 ft · 54 sec · West Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto North Sandhills Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 11 min · North Sandhills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1719 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1831 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lobelia Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Lobelia Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Lobelia Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Lobelia Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Vass Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Vass Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Bragg Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Bragg Boulevard

    2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 49 sec · Hay Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southern Pines 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lobelia Road
11.3 mi · 28%
North Sandhills Boulevard
8.63 mi · 22%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 22%
Vass Road
6.87 mi · 17%
North Bragg Boulevard
2.58 mi · 6%
West Pennsylvania Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Murchison Road

Continue on Murchison Road

8.61 mi · 00h 13m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Bragg
00h 25m from Southern Pines
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Southern Pines 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 Southern Pines to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Fort Bragg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Southern Pines and 20 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Bragg

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

14 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

69 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Cary

75 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southern Pines and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 30.23 mi (48.65 km).

Southern Pines

#1 Southern Pines

Town in North Carolina, USA

Population15,070
Coordinates35.1740500, -79.3922500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pennsylvania Avenue (-79.392198, 35.174083)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.34 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.17
2.82 gal · 10.68 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.59 $11.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.24 $12.49
Premium $4.78 $6.74 $13.47
Diesel $5.62 $7.93 $15.86

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 Southern Pines and Fayetteville. The current time is 17:14:31.

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.