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Trip from Chapel Hill, NC to Laurinburg, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 30m

Distance

252.7 mi

407 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 17m ★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 40m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 56m
8 PM
5h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States

Chapel Hill, NC

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city in and county seat of Scotland County, North Carolina, United States

Laurinburg, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Chapel Hill, NC to Laurinburg, NC covers 252.7 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Andrew Jackson Highway, Billy Graham Freeway, US 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.52 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

126.4 miles from Chapel Hill, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway 34.8 mi 43m
Billy Graham Freeway 26.7 mi 33m
US 25 24.8 mi 37m
Monroe Expressway 18.7 mi 21m
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway 18.2 mi 19m
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway 17.6 mi 21m
James A. Callahan Highway 15.2 mi 17m
G R Kindley Freeway 14.9 mi 16m
Longest stretch: Andrew Jackson Highway — 34.8 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill, NC and Laurinburg, NC.

1

Start on this road

27 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Chapel Hill Road

1.6 mi · 6 min · Chapel Hill Road
3

Continue on Guntertown Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Guntertown Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto NC 208

3.5 mi · 5 min · NC 208
5

Continue on US 25; US 70

21 mi · 32 min · US 25; US 70
6

Take the exit onto US 25; US 70

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 25; US 70
7

Continue on I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 26; US 19; US 23; US 70
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 26; US 19; US 23

0.2 mi · 21 sec · I 26; US 19; US 23
Toward I 26 East, US 74A West: West Asheville
9

Merge onto I 26; I 240; US 19; US 23; US 74A

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Billy Graham Freeway
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS

26 mi · 32 min · Billy Graham Freeway
Toward I 240 West, I 26 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 26; US 74

12 mi · 14 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
12

Take the exit onto US 74

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Exit 67 Toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

0.2 mi · 10 sec · Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Toward US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
14

Continue on US 74

18 mi · 19 min · Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
15

Continue on US 74

15 mi · 17 min · James A. Callahan Highway
16

Take the exit onto US 74

12 mi · 17 min · West Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on US 74

1.8 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
18

Continue on US 74

6.8 mi · 7 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 7 sec
Toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 85

18 mi · 21 min · Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on I 85

8.5 mi · 10 min · Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 36 Toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

386 ft · 11 sec
Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium Use the left / right lanes.
25

Merge onto NC 16

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Brookshire Boulevard
26

Continue on NC 16

3.6 mi · 5 min · Brookshire Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 2B Toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard Use the slight left / straight lanes.
28

Merge onto US 74; NC 27

3.3 mi · 4 min · East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

357 ft · 4 sec · East Independence Boulevard
Toward US 74 East
30

Continue on US 74

2.1 mi · 2 min · East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on US 74

2.4 mi · 3 min · East Independence Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
32

Continue on US 74

4.5 mi · 6 min · Independence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
33

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP

19 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
Exit 255 Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Merge onto US 74

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
35

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
36

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
37

Continue on US 74

6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
38

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
39

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
40

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street
41

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
42

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74

1.1 mi · 1 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Toward US 74 East: Lumberton
43

Continue on US 74

15 mi · 16 min · G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Continue on US 74

9.7 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
45

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BUS

2.9 mi · 4 min · US 74 BUS
Exit 181 Toward US 74 Business: Laurinburg Use the slight left lane.
46

Turn right onto US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business

39 ft · 0 sec · South Main Street
47

Arrive at destination

US 15 Business; US 401 Business; US 501 Business

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 126.4 miles from Chapel Hill, NC, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.8 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 56 miles or 1h 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 126.4 miles or 2h 49m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurinburg, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill, NC

This is one driving day of about 252.7 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Chapel Hill, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 34.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cherryville, NC

126 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

Barker Heights, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cherryville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 126.4 miles from Chapel Hill, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Charlotte, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 162.5

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Summit Coffee On the Plaza

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 162.5

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19804985414

Visit website

The Rise Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Asheville, North Carolina

0.9 mi

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

2.5 mi

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 162.5

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 162.5

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17045953344

Visit website

The Bridge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180.5

Indian Trail, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+17048825555

Visit website

Summit Coffee On the Plaza

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 162.5

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19804985414

Visit website

The Rise Coffee Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.1

Asheville, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18282200368

Visit website

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 162.5

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17049102249

Visit website

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 198.6

Marshville, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17048908646

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 36.1

Asheville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 252.7

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.1

Asheville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 252.7

Laurinburg, NC

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.1

Asheville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 252.7

Laurinburg, North Carolina

+19499452000

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 252.7

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 252.7

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Asheville Pinball Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 36.1

Asheville, North Carolina

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18287765671

Visit website

Asheville Free Walking Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 36.1

Asheville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18284190295

Visit website

NASCAR Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 162.5

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17046544400

Visit website

North Carolina Rural Heritage Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 252.7

Laurinburg, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19102772456

Visit website

Ray’s Splash Planet

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 162.5

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19803144729

Visit website

Hamlet Depot & Museums

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 234.7

Hamlet, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19105820603

Visit website

Western North Carolina Nature Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 36.1

Asheville, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–3:30 pm

+18282598080

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 36.9 and 173.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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36.9 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway toward I 240 West, I 26 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 240 West, I 26 East
8
75.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

Take the exit onto US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

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 67 Toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherford...
8
129.8 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
9
156.9 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brooksh...
9
173.7 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 255 Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilm...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.52 one way

$79.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $43.21 $86.42
premium $4.70 $46.77 $93.54
diesel $5.61 $55.79 $111.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 88.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.8 0 $26.53 $12.13
Efficient EV 63.2 0 $22.11 $10.11
EV Truck/SUV 101.1 1 $35.38 $16.17

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Chapel Hill, NC

Afternoon in Chapel Hill on Saturday

Local time

1:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurinburg, NC

Afternoon in Laurinburg on Saturday

Local time

1:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

252.7 mi in 5h 30m — 42% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Andrew Jackson Highway.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.9 miles in near I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 252.7 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 36.9 miles (I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles (US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Chapel Hill, NC and Laurinburg, NC, road signs point toward Rutherfordton, Spartanburg, Charlotte, Bank Of America Stadium and Wilmington.

Rutherfordton

75.1 mi in | ~1h 47m | via US 74

Spartanburg

129.7 mi in | ~2h 52m

Charlotte

129.8 mi in | ~2h 53m

Bank Of America Stadium

156.9 mi in | ~3h 25m

Wilmington

173.7 mi in | ~3h 49m | via US 74 BYP

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 30m. Total distance: 252.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Laurinburg, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 36.9 miles (I 26; I 240; US 19 BUS; US 23 BUS / Billy Graham Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles (US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 129.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Laurinburg, NC before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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