How far is Westport, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Westport, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.36 mi
03h 15m
Flight
122.45 mi
197.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.45 mi
Kilometers
197.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.36 mi
Kilometers
258.08 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM EDT
Return by in Westport
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westport
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Fayetteville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westport
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
Wadesboro
NC

City in North Carolina

From Westport
76.9 mi
01h 37m
To Fayetteville
83.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW
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 Westport and Fayetteville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Shore Road South

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Lake Shore Road South

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    42 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Charlotte

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Brookshire Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Brookshire Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway

  8. 8

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

    2261 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

    109 m · 5 sec · East Independence Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Independence Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Independence Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Independence Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Independence Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Monroe Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    1804 ft · 28 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Salisbury Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Salisbury Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Caswell Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Caswell Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  23. 23

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

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Green Street

  25. 25

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

    21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Addor Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Addor Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road

  28. 28

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

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Ashemont Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Ashemont Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ashemont Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ashemont Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Army Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Plank Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Wayside Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wayside Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Raeford Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Raeford Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Raeford Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South Raeford Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Arsenal Avenue

    110 m · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Highland Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Hay Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    113 m · 6 sec · Market Square

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westport 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
42 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi · 14%
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi · 12%
Plank Road
13.1 mi · 8%
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi · 8%
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
South Raeford Road
9.53 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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wadesboro
01h 37m from Westport
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Westport and Sunny near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Wadesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Westport and 83.5 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wadesboro

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

36 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

66 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Charlotte

74 mi away
1914 North Tryon St.
RAIL

Kannapolis

77 mi away
201 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westport and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 122.45 mi (197.07 km).

Westport

#1 Westport

Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Population4,026
Coordinates35.5012500, -80.9786900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Shore Road South (-80.97931, 35.501169)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.42 L · about $22.42
Round trip
$44.84
11.32 gal · 42.84 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.42 $44.84
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.07 $50.14
Premium $4.78 $27.04 $54.09
Diesel $5.62 $31.83 $63.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Westport and Fayetteville. The current time is 19:40:17.

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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.