How far is Whiteville, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

Fastest route

The journey from Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 to Fayetteville, North Carolina takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute, covering a distance of 55.2 miles. The fastest route is currently recommended due to traffic conditions.

Directions

To get from Whiteville to Fayetteville, follow these directions:

  1. Head northwest on Jefferson St.
  2. Take US-701 Hwy N to NC-131 Hwy N.
  3. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Pinckney St.
  4. Turn right onto US-701 Hwy N.
  5. Follow NC-131 Hwy N to NC-87 N in Bladen County.
  6. Turn left onto NC-131 Hwy N.
  7. Turn right onto S Main St, then slight left onto NC-410 S/N Main St/NC-131 Hwy S.
  8. Continue to follow NC-410 S/NC-131 Hwy S.
  9. Slight left onto NC-131 Hwy N.
  10. Turn left onto NC-131 Hwy N.
  11. Follow NC-87 N to Gillespie St in Fayetteville. Take exit 103 from NC-87 N.
  12. Take exit 103 for Gillespie St toward Downtown.
  13. Follow Gillespie St to your destination.
  14. Turn left onto Gillespie St.
  15. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Person St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 It's advisable to check for real-time traffic updates to ensure the fastest route.
  • ⛽ Plan for any necessary fuel stops along the way.
  • 📱 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device to assist with the directions.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic signals and signs for a safe journey.
  • 🛣️ Be mindful of road conditions and follow any detour signs if necessary.
  • 🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the route before starting the journey.
  • 🕑 Allow for additional travel time if there are specific time constraints or scheduled appointments.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.19 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.32 mi
80.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.32 mi
Kilometers
80.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.48 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, May 24, 2:53 PM EDT
Return by in Whiteville
Sun, May 24, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiteville
2026-05-24T13:45
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, May 24, 2:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiteville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lumberton
NC

County seat in North Carolina

From Whiteville
32.6 mi
00h 34m
To Fayetteville
28.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Washington Street

    63 m · 4 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Washington Street

    1438 ft · 30 sec · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Powell Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Powell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    16.9 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · American Indian Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont

    1555 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Apple Street

    546 ft · 14 sec · Apple Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 5th Street

    948 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    120 m · 7 sec · North Water Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Capuano Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Capuano Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    653 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield

    5 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Continue on South Eastern Boulevard

    98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    77 m · 4 sec · Market Square

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiteville 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capuano Street
20.8 mi · 34%
Andrew Jackson Highway
16.9 mi · 28%
American Indian Highway
10.7 mi · 17%
I 95 Business North
7.39 mi · 12%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.31 mi · 5%
Gillespie Street
2.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Capuano Street

Merge slight left

20.7 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumberton
00h 34m from Whiteville
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whiteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Lumberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Whiteville and 28.6 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whiteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Lumberton

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

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

RAIL

Dillon

40 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

50 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

71 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiteville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 50.32 mi (80.98 km).

Whiteville

#1 Whiteville

City in North Carolina

Population5,242
Coordinates34.3387800, -78.7030700
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-78.703114, 34.338712)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Whiteville and Fayetteville. The current time is 13:45:19.

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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.