How far is Spring Lake, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Spring Lake, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
United States Army installation; census designated place in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spring Lake and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Lake and Fayetteville.
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Start on Lillington Highway
1372 ft · 1 min · Lillington Highway
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Continue on Lillington Highway
1378 ft · 36 sec · Lillington Highway
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Turn slight left onto South Bragg Boulevard
2461 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on Bragg Boulevard
2053 ft · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 49 sec · 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 Spring Lake 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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Spring Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Lake to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Bragg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Spring Lake and 5.5 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Spring Lake and Rain Showers Likely near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Bragg
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 Fort Bragg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Lake and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 9.59 mi (15.43 km).
#1 Spring Lake
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 11,980 |
| Coordinates | 35.1679400, -78.9728100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
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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