How far is Youngsville, NC from Fayetteville, NC?

The driving distance from Youngsville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.45 mi
01h 29m
Flight
70.91 mi
114.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.91 mi
Kilometers
114.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.45 mi
Kilometers
134.3 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Return by in Youngsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Youngsville
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Fayetteville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Youngsville
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
Four Oaks
NC

Town of the United States

From Youngsville
41.6 mi
00h 44m
To Fayetteville
41.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
95°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1529 ft · 54 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Holden Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Holden Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 440 East: Rocky Mount

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Wilmington

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville

    3110 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

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

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    938 ft · 30 sec · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto B Street

    1721 ft · 34 sec · B Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Person Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Person Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1541 ft · 28 sec · Person Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Person Street

    1280 ft · 24 sec · Person Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

    47 m · 2 sec · Market Square

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Square

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-95 South
25.8 mi · 31%
I 40 East
15.5 mi · 19%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
9.53 mi · 11%
Capital Boulevard
8.11 mi · 10%
I 95 Business South
5.61 mi · 7%
I 440 East
5.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I-95 South

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Four Oaks
00h 44m from Youngsville
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Youngsville 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 Youngsville to Fayetteville?

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.3 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Four Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Youngsville and 41.9 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Youngsville and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.

Stop Ideas Near Four Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Four Oaks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Four Oaks.

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

16 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

42 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

42 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

46 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 70.91 mi (114.12 km).

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#1 Youngsville

Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,413
Coordinates36.0248700, -78.4744400
Altitude142
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 Main Street (-78.474445, 36.024915)
End: Market Square (-78.878408, 35.052733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.15 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.3 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Youngsville and Fayetteville. The current time is 23:37:24.

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.