How far is Wilsons Mills, NC from Fayetteville, NC?
The driving distance from Wilsons Mills, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilsons Mills and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilsons Mills and Fayetteville.
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Start on Fire Department Road
16 m · 6 sec · Fire Department Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
3067 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1228 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wilson's Mills Road
2299 ft · 50 sec · Wilson's Mills Road
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Turn left
1626 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 48 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 Wilsons Mills and Fayetteville.
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.
Wilson's Mills Road
Merge slight left
41.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wilsons Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilsons Mills to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Dunn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Wilsons Mills and 27.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wilsons Mills and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Dunn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Fayetteville
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Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilsons Mills and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 47.08 mi (75.76 km).
#1 Wilsons Mills
Park in the United States of America
| Population | 2,277 |
| Coordinates | 35.5840500, -78.3558300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
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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