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Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Brevard, NC

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

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

255.7 mi

411 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 2m
8 PM
5h 29m

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

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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city in North Carolina, United States of America

Brevard, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Brevard, NC covers 255.7 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 85, Andrew Jackson Highway, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.1 miles on I 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.99 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

127.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 85 24.1 mi 29m
Andrew Jackson Highway 23.6 mi 28m
US 1 21 mi 24m
Monroe Expressway 18.4 mi 21m
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway 18.3 mi 19m
West Dixon Boulevard 15.7 mi 17m
Broad Avenue 15.5 mi 20m
Plank Road 13.1 mi 18m
Longest stretch: I 85 — 24.1 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Brevard, NC.

1

Start on Market Square

48 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
2

Continue on Hay Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hay Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Highland Avenue
4

Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue

362 ft · 9 sec · Arsenal Avenue
5

Continue on Raeford Road

11 mi · 17 min · Raeford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 401

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
7

Turn right onto Wayside Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road
8

At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road

13 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
9

Continue on Army Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
10

Continue on Ashemont Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
12

Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road

138 ft · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
13

Continue on Ashemont Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
14

Turn right onto Addor Road

4.1 mi · 5 min · Addor Road
15

Turn left onto US 1

21 mi · 24 min · US 1
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn right onto East Green Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Green Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS

16 mi · 20 min · Broad Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 74

2.4 mi · 4 min · East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
20

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

6.5 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
21

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.3 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
22

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
23

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · East Marshville Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on US 74

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
25

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP

18 mi · 21 min · Monroe Expressway
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto US 74

7.1 mi · 9 min · Independence Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on US 74

5.4 mi · 6 min · East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on US 74; NC 27

0.7 mi · 44 sec · East Independence Boulevard
29

Merge onto I 277; US 74; NC 16; NC 27

2.3 mi · 3 min · John Belk Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit onto NC 27

2.5 mi · 4 min · NC 27
Exit 1A Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive Use the left lane.
31

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Use the left lane.
32

Merge onto I 85

24 mi · 29 min · I 85
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 50 sec
Exit 10B Toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby Use the slight right lane.
34

Continue on US 74

7.6 mi · 8 min · Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on US 74

1.8 mi · 2 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
36

Continue on US 74

12 mi · 17 min · East Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
37

Take the ramp onto US 74

16 mi · 17 min · West Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
38

Continue on US 74

18 mi · 19 min · Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
39

Merge onto I 26; US 74

22 mi · 25 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Toward Asheville
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 44 Toward US 25 North, US 25 Business South: Fletcher, Mountain Home
41

Keep slight right at fork

338 ft · 8 sec
42

Turn straight onto US 25

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Asheville Highway
43

Turn left onto Butler Bridge Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Butler Bridge Road
44

Turn left onto NC 280

8.2 mi · 11 min · Boylston Highway
45

Continue on NC 280

5.1 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway
46

Continue on US 64; US 276

0.4 mi · 47 sec · US 64; US 276
47

Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 276

167 ft · 3 sec · US 64; US 276
48

Continue on US 64; US 276

2.9 mi · 6 min · US 64; US 276
Use the straight / right lanes.
49

Arrive at destination

US 64

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 127.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.1 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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.8 miles or 2h 53m 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 35m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, NC

This is one driving day of about 255.7 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Fayetteville, 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 I 85 for about 24.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

128 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

Rockingham, NC

Fuel and coffee

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

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.8 miles from Fayetteville, 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

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 127.8

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17043771715

Visit website

Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

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 127.8

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19804985414

Visit website

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Charlotte, North Carolina

2.6 mi

French Quarter Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 127.8

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 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 127.8

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+17045953344

Visit website

The Bridge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.6

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 127.8

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+19804985414

Visit website

CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 127.8

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17049102249

Visit website

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 91.3

Marshville, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17048908646

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 54.8

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 18.3

Raeford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 73

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 54.8

Hamlet, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.3

Raeford, North Carolina

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

Visit website

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19104860221

Visit website

NASCAR Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 127.8

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17046544400

Visit website

Ray’s Splash Planet

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 127.8

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

+19803144729

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 59.9 and 235.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
59.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
97 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 74 Toll Bypass West: Charlotte
7
130.9 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | NC 27

Take the exit onto NC 27 toward NC 27: Freedom Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Exit 1A Toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
8
157.8 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby

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 10B Toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
6
235.6 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 25 North, US 25 Business South: Fletcher, Mountain Home

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 44 Toward US 25 North, US 25 Business South: Fletc...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.99 one way

$79.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $43.72 $87.44
premium $4.70 $47.32 $94.65
diesel $5.61 $56.46 $112.91

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: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

Fayetteville, NC

Tesla

16 DCFC

Richmond Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Rockingham, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sycamore Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Matthews, NC

Tesla

12 DCFC

N. Graham

Charlotte, NC

EV Connect

8 DCFC

Simon Southpark Mall (Charlotte, NC)

Charlotte, NC

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Liberty Ford

Fayetteville, NC

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Lafayette Ford

Fayetteville, NC

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Crossroads Ford of Indian Trail

Indian Trail, NC

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

EV Connect: 5 ChargePoint Network: 5 FORD_CHARGE: 4 Tesla: 3 RED_E: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.7 0 $26.85 $12.27
Efficient EV 63.9 0 $22.37 $10.23
EV Truck/SUV 102.3 1 $35.80 $16.36

Gas CO2

89 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 18, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, NC

Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

1:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brevard, NC

Afternoon in Brevard on Saturday

Local time

1:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SW 0 to 9 mph 8% chance 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

32 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 37m 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?

The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Brevard, NC covers 255.7 miles and takes about 5h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.1 miles.

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 59.9 miles in near US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue.

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 26 significant decision points across 255.7 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 59.9 miles (US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 97 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.9 miles (NC 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Fayetteville, NC and Brevard, NC, road signs point toward Shelby, Asheville and Mountain Home.

Shelby

157.8 mi in | ~3h 32m

Asheville

213.8 mi in | ~4h 39m | via I 26; US 74

Mountain Home

235.6 mi in | ~5h 5m

About the Cities

Starting in Fayetteville, NC

Full guide →

Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, in the western part of the North Carolina Coastal Plain region. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg/Liberty/Bragg (the name of which changed thrice in as many years,) a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. Fayetteville has received the prestigious All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. According to the 2020 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 208,501. It ranks as the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina. With an estimated population of 529,252, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the largest in southeastern North Carolina, and the fifth-largest in the state.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 255.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Brevard, NC covers 255.7 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 85, Andrew Jackson Highway, US 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.99 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 26 significant decision points across 255.7 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 59.9 miles (US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 97 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 130.9 miles (NC 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Fayetteville, NC and Brevard, NC, road signs point toward Shelby, Asheville and Mountain Home.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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