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Drive Time
50m
Distance
34.9 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
5 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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Clinton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Clinton, NC covers 34.9 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grove Street, Roseboro Highway, Autry Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on Grove Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.46 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17.4 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 34.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Person Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Clinton, NC is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Person Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Right onto Person Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto B Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Street | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Roseboro Highway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Autry Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Sunset Avenue | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Autry Hwy | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fayetteville Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Clinton, NC.
Start on Market Square
Continue on Person Street
Continue on Person Street
Enter roundabout onto B Street
Continue on B Street
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
Continue on NC 24
Continue on NC 24
Continue on NC 24
Continue on NC 24
Continue on Fayetteville Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 34.9 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.4 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, 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 34.9 miles and 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.4 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clinton, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clinton, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Tesla Supercharger
Fayetteville, NC
16 DCFC
Liberty Ford
Fayetteville, NC
4 DCFC
Lafayette Ford
Fayetteville, NC
4 DCFC
Cadillac Of Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
2 DCFC
City of Clinton
Clinton, NC
2 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
9:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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