How far is Windsor, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Windsor, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.6 mi
02h 25m
Flight
126.79 mi
204.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.79 mi
Kilometers
204.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.6 mi
Kilometers
250.41 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Tue, May 26, 5:08 PM EDT
Return by in Windsor
Tue, May 26, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-05-26T14:42
Arrive Fayetteville
Tue, May 26, 5:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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
Wilson
NC

County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

From Windsor
73.6 mi
01h 12m
To Fayetteville
82 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Granville Street

    957 ft · 24 sec · East Granville Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1416 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie

    1601 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    11.3 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.4 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    129 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NC 42
76.3 mi · 49%
East Granville Street
20.7 mi · 13%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 4%
Person Street
0.54 mi
B Street
0.33 mi
Grove Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

NC 42

Merge slight left

60.7 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
126.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilson
01h 12m from Windsor
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Windsor and 82 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Windsor and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 126.79 mi (204.05 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population3,493
Coordinates35.9984900, -76.9460600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fayetteville

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Cumberland County, North Carolina.

Population211,705
Coordinates35.0526600, -78.8783600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: East Granville Street (-76.946092, 35.998533)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.78 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.49
10.98 gal · 41.56 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.75 $43.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.32 $48.63
Premium $4.78 $26.23 $52.46
Diesel $5.62 $30.88 $61.75

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Fayetteville. The current time is 14:42:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.