Origin
Carrboro, NC
Evening in Carrboro on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrboro, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 73.7-mile drive from Carrboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC is a straightforward, single-day trip. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes on the road, making it an easy excursion. The route primarily uses local roads with some highway stretches, and the estimated fuel cost is around $12. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this journey is perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within North Carolina for the entire journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.9 miles from Carrboro, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns and local roads more than high-speed highways. Only 26% of the drive is on highways, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.9 miles on the Sanford Bypass. You'll primarily be on roads like the Sanford Bypass, NC 24, and Jefferson Davis Highway, which will likely involve varying speed limits and more frequent intersections as you make your way to Fayetteville.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sanford Bypass is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South Greensboro Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 73.7 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 0.2 miles (South Greensboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 15; US 501): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Greensboro Street
Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward NC 54 East: Chapel Hill
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NC 54 East: Chapel Hill
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 15; US 501
Turn right onto US 15; US 501
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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Mount Carmel Church Road
Turn left onto Mount Carmel Church Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
34.4 mi into trip
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~48m in
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NC 87 BYP
Take the exit onto NC 87 BYP toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70A
Toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Bypass | 19.9 mi | 25m |
| NC 24 | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Pea Ridge Road | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Farrington Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Mount Carmel Church Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Farrington Point Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Beaver Creek Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Sanford Bypass
— 19.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrboro, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Greensboro Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Enter roundabout onto South Greensboro Street
87 ft
·
2 sec
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South Greensboro Street
4
Continue on South Greensboro Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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South Greensboro Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NC 54 East: Chapel Hill
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto NC 54
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 54
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto US 15; US 501
215 ft
·
5 sec
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US 15; US 501
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on US 15; US 501
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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US 15; US 501
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Turn left onto Mount Carmel Church Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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Mount Carmel Church Road
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto Mount Carmel Church Road
171 ft
·
3 sec
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Mount Carmel Church Road
12
Continue on Mount Carmel Church Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Carmel Church Road
13
Continue on Farrington Point Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Farrington Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Farrington Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Farrington Road
15
Continue on Beaver Creek Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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Beaver Creek Road
16
Turn right onto Pea Ridge Road
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Pea Ridge Road
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 1 South: Sanford
18
Merge onto US 1
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
19
Continue on US 1
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto NC 87 BYP
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
NC 87 BYP
Exit 70A
Toward US 421, NC 87 Bypass: Lillington
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 87 BYP
22
Merge onto US 421; NC 87 BYP
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Sanford Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on NC 24; NC 87
18 mi
·
26 min
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NC 24; NC 87
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on Bragg Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
25
Turn left onto Hay Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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Hay Street
Use the left lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Square
27
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 45-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving in the morning should allow you to arrive with ample time for your destination. With a total of 73.7 miles, you won't need to worry about splitting the trip, and the $12 fuel cost is quite manageable. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means you'll want to be sure you're making the correct turns. A good tip is to be mindful of traffic patterns on NC 24 and Jefferson Davis Highway, as these are main thoroughfares that can experience local traffic.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.9 miles from Carrboro, NC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 73.7 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.9 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
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 Carrboro, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Carrboro, NC
This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carrboro, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Sanford Bypass for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.9 mi from Carrboro, NC · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
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
$11.53 one way
$23.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Carrboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sanford Bypass, NC 24, Jefferson Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 miles from Carrboro, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 73.7 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 0.2 miles (South Greensboro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 15; US 501): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Carrboro, NC to Fayetteville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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