Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Carrboro, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
73.2 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
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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Carrboro, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Carrboro, NC covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Bragg Boulevard, Jefferson Davis Highway, Murchison Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on North Bragg Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 73.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Bragg Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 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 0.5 miles in near Bragg Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.2 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 0.5 miles (Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bragg Boulevard
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10 mi into trip
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~15m in
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NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~45m in
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NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
38.5 mi into trip
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~54m in
|
NC 87 BYP
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 87 BYP toward US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 149A
Toward US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, N...
8
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Carrboro, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Southern Pines and Jordan Lake.
Pittsboro
38.3 mi in
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~54m
|
via NC 87 BYP
Southern Pines
38.3 mi in
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~54m
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via NC 87 BYP
Jordan Lake
50.4 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bragg Boulevard | 20.9 mi | 29m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 9 mi | 9m |
| Murchison Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Sanford Bypass | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Pea Ridge Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Farrington Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Mount Carmel Church Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Farrington Point Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
North Bragg Boulevard
— 20.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Carrboro, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
2
Continue on Hay Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hay Street
3
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bragg Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NC 210
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Murchison Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on NC 24; NC 87; NC 210
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87
21 mi
·
29 min
·
North Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Sanford Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto NC 87 BYP
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NC 87 BYP
Exit 149 A-B
Toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NC 87 BYP
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 87 BYP
Exit 149A
Toward US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro
10
Merge onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 87
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 1
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 81
Toward Jordan Lake
13
Turn left onto Pea Ridge Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pea Ridge Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Beaver Creek Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Beaver Creek Road
15
Continue on Farrington Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Farrington Road
16
Continue on Farrington Point Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Farrington Point Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Mount Carmel Church Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Carmel Church Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Mount Carmel Church Road
97 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Carmel Church Road
19
Continue on Mount Carmel Church Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Mount Carmel Church Road
20
Turn right onto US 15; US 501
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 15; US 501
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on US 15; US 501
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 15; US 501
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto NC 54
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
NC 54
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Merritt Mill Road
25
Turn left onto Merritt Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Merritt Mill Road
26
Turn right onto South Greensboro Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Greensboro Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Enter roundabout onto South Greensboro Street
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Greensboro Street
28
Continue on South Greensboro Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Greensboro Street
29
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
30
Continue on West Main Street
70 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
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 36.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrboro, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fayetteville, NC
This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Bragg Boulevard for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Fayetteville, 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carrboro, NC
The final approach into Carrboro, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.45 one way
$22.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.52 | $25.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 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 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
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
Carrboro, NC
Late night in Carrboro on Saturday
Local time
1:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sanford, NC
37 mi in
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
20 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
1h 44m 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 Fayetteville, NC to Carrboro, NC covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Bragg Boulevard, Jefferson Davis Highway, Murchison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 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 $11.45 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.2 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (NC 87 BYP / Sanford Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fayetteville, NC and Carrboro, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Southern Pines and Jordan Lake.
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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