How far is Wake Forest, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Wake Forest, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Forest and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Forest and Fayetteville.
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Start on Front Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Front Street
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Continue on East South Avenue
119 m · 13 sec · East South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
812 ft · 30 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on Durham Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Durham Road
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Take the ramp left
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount
1107 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Wilmington
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Grove Street
938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto B Street
1721 ft · 36 sec · B Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street
2 m · 1 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
47 m · 2 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 Wake Forest and Fayetteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-95 South
Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wake Forest and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Forest to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Benson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Wake Forest and 38.9 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wake Forest and Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Benson
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 Benson.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Forest and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 67.33 mi (108.36 km).
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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