Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gainesville, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

285.8 miles 459.9 km · straight line
357.2 miles estimated 574.9 km · driving distance
7h 11min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Gainesville, Georgia?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gainesville, Georgia is 285.8 miles (459.9 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Georgia is located W of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 357.2 miles, taking about 7h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Gainesville, Georgia in Georgia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North Carolina and Gainesville, Georgia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gainesville, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 11min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 37min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Gainesville, Georgia

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Gainesville, Georgia
34.30°N, 83.82°W
America/New_York
381m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients