How far is Swansboro, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Swansboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
118.18 mi
02h 16m
Flight
102.86 mi
165.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.86 mi
Kilometers
165.54 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.18 mi
Kilometers
190.2 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 3:07 PM EDT
Return by in Swansboro
Sat, May 30, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swansboro
2026-05-30T12:50
Arrive Fayetteville
Sat, May 30, 3:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swansboro
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
Kenansville
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Swansboro
58.1 mi
01h 08m
To Fayetteville
60.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Swansboro Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Saturday
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Water Street

    12 m · 7 sec · South Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    766 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Corbett Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Corbett Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Freedom Way

    9.3 mi · 12 min · Freedom Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lejeune Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lejeune Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Boulevard

    3144 ft · 57 sec · Johnson Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Marine Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Marine Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Richlands Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Richlands Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Richlands Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jackson Store Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road

  13. 13

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

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto D S Williams Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass

    3.9 mi · 5 min · South Kenansville Bypass

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    8 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton

    1987 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Morisey Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ferrell Street

    1183 ft · 29 sec · Ferrell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1554 ft · 42 sec · South Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Street

    136 m · 11 sec · Fayetteville Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Sunset Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Roseboro Highway

    11.5 mi · 16 min · Roseboro Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Autry Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Autry Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Clinton Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Clinton Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Swansboro 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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Road
15.2 mi · 13%
Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 12%
South Kenansville Bypass
11.9 mi · 10%
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi · 10%
Freedom Way
9.3 mi · 8%
Richlands Highway
6.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Road

Continue on Clinton Road

15.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenansville
01h 08m from Swansboro
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Swansboro and Chance Rain Showers 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 Swansboro to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Kenansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Swansboro and 60.1 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kenansville

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

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

BUS

Kinston, NC

46 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

47 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
BUS

Jacksonville, NC

55 mi away
850 New Bridge Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

70 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swansboro and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 102.86 mi (165.54 km).

Swansboro

#1 Swansboro

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,394
Coordinates34.6876600, -77.1191200
Altitude5
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 Water Street (-77.119171, 34.687723)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.47 $36.94
Premium $4.78 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.62 $23.45 $46.90

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Swansboro and Fayetteville. The current time is 12:50:09.

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.