What is the best route from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)?

The fastest route from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) covers 68 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.

Which direction is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) from Sanford, NC?

Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) lies roughly to the south-east of Sanford, NC.

Which towns do you pass between Sanford, NC and Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)?

Towns on the route from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) include Broadway, Spring Lake, Fayetteville.

Sanford, NC Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)

Distance: 68 kmDrive time: 1 h 5 min

Driving from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) takes about 1 h 5 min via US 421 Business; NC 42; NC 87. The distance is 68 km. The straight-line distance is 62 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Sanford, NC, Spring Lake, NC, Fayetteville, NC. Driving directions

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Driving directions18 · 68 km

1 Depart right onto North 1st Street 768 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto McIver Street 215 m
3 Continue straight onto Wicker Street 290 m
4 Turn left onto South Horner Boulevard 29 km
5 Continue straight 28 km
6 Turn right onto Filter Plant Drive 352 m
7 Continue straight onto Ames Street 363 m
8 Turn left onto Bragg Boulevard 582 m
9 Take ramp right 239 m
10 Merge slightly left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway 3 km
11 Take exit slightly right 429 m
12 Turn sharp right onto Gillespie Street 3 km
13 Merge slightly left onto South Eastern Boulevard 147 m

14 Continue straight onto Gillespie Street 878 m
15 Keep slightly right 2 km
16 Turn left onto Airport Road 2 km
17 Turn left onto Control Tower Road 426 m
18 Arrive onto Control Tower Road

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The return trip from Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) to Sanford, NC covers roughly the same distance, 68 km.

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How far is it from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)?: The distance between Sanford, NC and Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) is 68 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)?: The drive from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) takes approximately 1 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)?: The fastest route from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) covers 68 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 5 min.
Which direction is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) from Sanford, NC?: Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) lies roughly to the south-east of Sanford, NC.
Which roads does the route from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) follow?: The drive from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) mainly follows US 421 Business, NC 24.
Which towns do you pass between Sanford, NC and Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY)?: Towns on the route from Sanford, NC to Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) include Broadway, Spring Lake, Fayetteville.

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