Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gaithersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.3 miles 478.5 km · straight line
371.6 miles estimated 598.1 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
18° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Gaithersburg?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Gaithersburg is 297.3 miles (478.5 km) as the crow flies. Gaithersburg is located NNE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.6 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Gaithersburg in Maryland.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North Carolina and Gaithersburg. 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 Gaithersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Gaithersburg

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Gaithersburg
39.14°N, 77.20°W
America/New_York
153m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients