How far is Spindale, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Spindale, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Road
209.69 mi
03h 51m
Flight
173.54 mi
279.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.54 mi
Kilometers
279.28 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.69 mi
Kilometers
337.47 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Thu, May 14, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Spindale
Thu, May 14, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spindale
2026-05-13T21:36
Arrive Fayetteville
Thu, May 14, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spindale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wingate
NC

City in Union County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Spindale
99.5 mi
01h 55m
To Fayetteville
110.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spindale Street

    6 m · 6 sec · Spindale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Shuttle Avenue

    580 ft · 27 sec · Shuttle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Oak Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 74 East: Shelby

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

    572 ft · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

    118 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1677 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Brookshire Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  34. 34

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

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  37. 37

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

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  42. 42

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  46. 46

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  50. 50

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
51 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 10%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 9%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 8%
US 74 East
13.6 mi · 6%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 6%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Fayetteville Road

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

21 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
173.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wingate
01h 55m from Spindale
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spindale 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 Spindale to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wingate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Spindale and 110.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spindale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Wingate

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

44 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

60 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Gastonia

72 mi away
350 Hancock Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spindale and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 173.54 mi (279.28 km).

Spindale

#1 Spindale

City in Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population4,175
Coordinates35.3601200, -81.9292700
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Spindale Street (-81.92929, 35.360116)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.01 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
14.8 gal · 56.02 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.77 $65.55
Premium $4.78 $35.36 $70.71
Diesel $5.62 $41.62 $83.24

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Spindale and Fayetteville. The current time is 21:36:34.

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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.