How far is Washington, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Washington, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 05m.
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 Wilson County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Fayetteville.
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Start on West 5th Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on Pactolus Highway
14.2 mi · 18 min · Pactolus Highway
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Highway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Martin Luther King Junior Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 587 West: Wilson
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto John P East Memorial Highway
32.5 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 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 · 34 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 Washington 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.
John P East Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 01h 09m
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 Washington and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Lucama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Washington and 69.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Lucama
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 Lucama.
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Goldsboro, NC
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 108.49 mi (174.59 km).
#1 Washington
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 9,487 |
| Coordinates | 35.5465500, -77.0521700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.93 | $45.87 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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