How far is Vander, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Vander, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.98 mi
00h 08m
Flight
4.94 mi
7.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.94 mi
Kilometers
7.95 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.98 mi
Kilometers
8.02 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Vander
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vander
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vander
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Eastover
NC

City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America

From Vander
2.5 mi
00h 04m
To Fayetteville
2.5 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Clinton Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Person Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Person Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Person Street

    19 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vander 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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Road
3.65 mi · 73%
Person Street
1.31 mi · 26%
Market Square
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Road

Start on Clinton Road

3.65 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.1 mi
4.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastover
00h 04m from Vander
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vander and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vander to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Eastover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Vander and 2.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.71 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vander and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Eastover

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

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

RAIL

Fayetteville

9 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Southern Pines

54 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

67 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Cary

76 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vander and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 4.94 mi (7.95 km).

Vander

#1 Vander

Township in Cumberland County, North Carolina

Population1,146
Coordinates35.0321100, -78.7947400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Clinton Road (-78.794673, 35.03231)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.71
Round trip
$1.43
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $0.71 $1.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $0.80 $1.59
Premium $4.78 $0.86 $1.72
Diesel $5.62 $1.01 $2.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vander and Fayetteville. The current time is 22:12:54.

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.