How far is Valley Hill, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Valley Hill, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
242.99 mi
04h 24m
Flight
204.28 mi
328.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.28 mi
Kilometers
328.76 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.99 mi
Kilometers
391.05 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, May 1, 1:28 PM EDT
Return by in Valley Hill
Fri, May 1, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Hill
2026-05-01T09:04
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, May 1, 1:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valley Hill
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
Stallings
NC

Town

From Valley Hill
116 mi
02h 12m
To Fayetteville
127 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Hill and Fayetteville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Price Street

    6 m · 2 sec · East Price Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willow Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hebron Street

    909 ft · 35 sec · Hebron Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Yarborough Street

    88 m · 15 sec · Yarborough Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto White Street

    944 ft · 35 sec · White Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greenville Highway

    112 m · 11 sec · Greenville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spartanburg Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Spartanburg Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Upward Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Upward Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3107 ft · 41 sec · Andrew Jackson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

    1433 ft · 19 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    810 ft · 11 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

    17.9 mi · 20 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

    12.4 mi · 18 min · West Dixon Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

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

  19. 19

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

    572 ft · 8 sec

  20. 20

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

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge

  23. 23

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

    1104 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

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

    118 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

    1677 ft · 22 sec · Brookshire Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Brookshire Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway

  27. 27

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

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  34. 34

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  40. 40

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  42. 42

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

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  43. 43

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  44. 44

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

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  47. 47

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

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  48. 48

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  49. 49

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  51. 51

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  52. 52

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  54. 54

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  55. 55

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  56. 56

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  57. 57

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  58. 58

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  59. 59

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  60. 60

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  61. 61

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Hill 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
61 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Andrew Jackson Highway
24.6 mi · 10%
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 9%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 8%
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.1 mi · 7%
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi · 7%
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
204.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stallings
02h 12m from Valley Hill
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Valley Hill and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Valley Hill to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Stallings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116 miles from Valley Hill and 127 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.99 one way or $67.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Valley Hill and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Stallings

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

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

RAIL

Charlotte

21 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

46 mi away
201 South Main St.
RAIL

Gastonia

48 mi away
350 Hancock Street
RAIL

Salisbury

68 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Hill and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 204.28 mi (328.76 km).

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#1 Valley Hill

Township in Henderson County, North Carolina

Population2,070
Coordinates35.2984500, -82.4831800
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: East Price Street (-82.48313, 35.298448)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.46 L · about $33.99
Round trip
$67.97
17.16 gal · 64.92 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.99 $67.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.00 $76.00
Premium $4.78 $41.00 $81.99
Diesel $5.62 $48.25 $96.51

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Hill and Fayetteville. The current time is 09:04:25.

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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.