Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Broadway, NC
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The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Broadway, NC covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95 Business, American Indian Highway, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.5 miles on I 95 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Broadway, NC covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 24m, 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 early in the drive near Gillespie Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gillespie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 95 Business; US 301): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Right onto Gillespie Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business; US 301
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Carthage Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn sharp left onto West Carthage Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Enter roundabout onto North Water Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 Business | 27.5 mi | 31m |
| American Indian Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Gillespie Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| US 76 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Joe Brown Highway North | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Carthage Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Broadway, NC.
Start on Market Square
Continue on Gillespie Street
Merge onto I 95 Business; US 301
Continue on I 95 Business; US 301
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business; US 301
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto West Carthage Road
Continue on North Water Street
Enter roundabout onto North Water Street
Continue on North Water Street
Turn right onto West 5th Street
Turn left onto Apple Street
Continue on NC 41
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 74
Continue on US 74; NC 130
Take the exit onto US 74 Business; NC 130
Turn right onto US 74 Business; NC 130; NC 410
Turn right onto US 76
Turn left onto Grist Road
Turn left onto Braswell Road
Turn right onto Old Stake Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Broadway, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.65 | $21.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.53 | $23.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Broadway on Friday
Local time
11:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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