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Drive or Fly: Half Moon, NC to Fayetteville, NC?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OAJ–FAY. At 91 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 13m

Distance

91.4 mi

Total Cost

$55

CO2

37 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$20
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 33m

10m in the air

Air Distance

82 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

21 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Half Moon, NC → OAJ 13m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 10m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
FAY → Fayetteville, NC 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Half Moon, NC OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive
Fayetteville, NC FAY — Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field 4 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OAJ and FAY. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
Airport security and check-in overhead
No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 2h 13m 2h 33m
Total cost (1 person) $55 $123
Carbon footprint 37 kg CO2 21 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
91.4 mi 2h 12m

via NC 24, US 258; NC 24, Gum Branch Road

Alternative (+0 min)
103.1 mi 2h 13m

via NC 24, US 13, US 258; NC 24

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Half Moon, NC to Fayetteville, NC with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.