Origin
Buxton, NC
Late night in Buxton on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buxton, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
271.3 mi
437 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buxton, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buxton, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 271.3 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, I 95, North Carolina Highway 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.6 miles from Buxton, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 271.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 54m highway drive covering 271.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 70.4 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 271.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 70.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.6 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 270.4 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
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US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
264.6 mi into trip
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~5h 45m in
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I 95 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 56
Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayettevill...
6
270.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
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B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
271 mi into trip
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~5h 54m in
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Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
271.2 mi into trip
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~5h 54m in
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Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buxton, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Ahoskie along the way.
Ahoskie
159.2 mi in
|
~3h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 67.3 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 95 | 60.7 mi | 1h 9m |
| North Carolina Highway 12 | 24.6 mi | 42m |
| NC 12 | 23.6 mi | 33m |
| US 13 | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Washington Baum Bridge | 20.7 mi | 27m |
| I 587 | 14.5 mi | 15m |
| NC 42 | 14.2 mi | 20m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buxton, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on this road
12 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
99 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto NC 12
25 mi
·
42 min
·
North Carolina Highway 12
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto NC 12
194 ft
·
3 sec
·
NC 12
5
Continue on NC 12
24 mi
·
33 min
·
NC 12
6
Turn left onto US 64; SR 1521
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Virginia Dare Trail
7
Continue on US 64
21 mi
·
27 min
·
Washington Baum Bridge
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
US 64
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto US 13; US 17
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 13; US 17
10
Continue on US 13; US 64
20 mi
·
21 min
·
US 13; US 64
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie
12
Turn left onto NC 42
11 mi
·
16 min
·
NC 42
13
Turn left onto NC 124
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 124
14
Turn left onto NC 111
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NC 111
15
Turn right onto NC 111; NC 222
424 ft
·
7 sec
·
NC 111; NC 222
16
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
17
Merge onto I 587
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 587
18
Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 587; I 795; US 264
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 20
20
Turn right onto NC 42
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 42
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
22
Merge onto I 95
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95 Business
Exit 56
Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grove Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
B Street
Use the left lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Person Street
27
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Person Street
28
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Person Street
29
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
30
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.6 miles from Buxton, NC, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.6 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Buxton, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buxton, NC
This is one driving day of about 271.3 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Buxton, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.6 mi from Buxton, NC · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.6 miles from Buxton, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
Arriving in Fayetteville, NC
The final approach into Fayetteville, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fayetteville, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.43 one way
$84.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $46.39 | $92.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $50.21 | $100.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.90 | $119.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.4 | 1 | $28.49 | $13.02 |
| Efficient EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.74 | $10.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.5 | 1 | $37.98 | $17.36 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Plymouth, NC
136 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buxton, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 271.3 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, I 95, North Carolina Highway 12. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.6 miles from Buxton, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 271.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 70.4 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 264.6 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 270.4 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Buxton, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Ahoskie along the way.
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