French Quarter Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+17043771715
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
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Brevard, NC
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Brevard, NC.
Start on Market Square
Continue on Hay Street
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
Continue on Raeford Road
Continue on US 401
Turn right onto Wayside Road
At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road
Continue on Army Road
Continue on Ashemont Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
Continue on Ashemont Road
Turn right onto Addor Road
Turn left onto US 1
Turn right onto East Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 74
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP
Merge onto US 74
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 74; NC 27
Merge onto I 277; US 74; NC 16; NC 27
Take the exit onto NC 27
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 85
Take the exit
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 74
Continue on US 74
Take the ramp onto US 74
Continue on US 74
Merge onto I 26; US 74
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 25
Turn left onto Butler Bridge Road
Turn left onto NC 280
Continue on NC 280
Continue on US 64; US 276
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 276
Continue on US 64; US 276
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, NC
This is one driving day of about 255.7 miles and 5h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Charlotte, North Carolina
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+17043771715
Chief’s Modern Cocktail Parlor & Coffee Shop
Charlotte, North Carolina
Top Coffee Stop
Charlotte, North Carolina
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+19804985414
CROWN STATION Coffee House & Pub
Charlotte, North Carolina
Around the midpoint, short detour
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+17043771715
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+17045953344
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Indian Trail, North Carolina
Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm
+17048825555
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+19804985414
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+17049102249
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Marshville, North Carolina
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+17048908646
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Rockingham, North Carolina
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Raeford, North Carolina
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~9 min detour
Wadesboro, North Carolina
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~10 min detour
Hamlet, North Carolina
+31880109500
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+33172676914
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Raeford, North Carolina
Near the start, right off the route
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+19104835311
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+19104860221
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+17046544400
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Charlotte, North Carolina
Hours: Closed
+19803144729
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit onto NC 27 toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$39.99 one way
$79.97 round trip
| 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
16 DCFC
Richmond Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Rockingham, NC
12 DCFC
Sycamore Commons - Tesla Supercharger
Matthews, NC
12 DCFC
N. Graham
Charlotte, NC
8 DCFC
Simon Southpark Mall (Charlotte, NC)
Charlotte, NC
6 DCFC
Liberty Ford
Fayetteville, NC
4 DCFC
Lafayette Ford
Fayetteville, NC
4 DCFC
Crossroads Ford of Indian Trail
Indian Trail, NC
4 DCFC
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Brevard on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Asheville
Mountain Home
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).
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.
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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