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

533.9 miles 859.3 km · straight line
640.8 miles estimated 1031.2 km · driving distance
12h 53min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Tampa?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Tampa is 533.9 miles (859.3 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SSW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 640.8 miles, taking about 12h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Tampa in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 53min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 28min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 45min $77–$224* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Tampa

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients