Fort Bragg to Petersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

169.8 miles 273.3 km · straight line
212.3 miles estimated 341.6 km · driving distance
4h 16min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Bragg from Petersburg?

The distance from Fort Bragg to Petersburg is 169.8 miles (273.3 km) as the crow flies. Petersburg is located NNE of Fort Bragg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 212.3 miles, taking about 4h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Bragg in North Carolina and Petersburg in Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Bragg and Petersburg. 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 Fort Bragg to Petersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 16min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 7min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~4h 3min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Bragg & Petersburg

Quick Facts

Fort Bragg
35.14°N, 79.01°W
America/New_York
104m elevation
Petersburg
37.23°N, 77.40°W
America/New_York
22m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 57 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 146.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients