Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 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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Elizabethtown, NC
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Fayetteville, NC to Elizabethtown, NC is 37.3 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Cedar Creek Road and US 701, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically North Carolina, making it an easy local drive. Expect a rather turn-heavy experience as you navigate local roads, which means paying attention to your navigation. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip or as a quick link between these two North Carolina towns.
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.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This drive is characterized by a significant amount of local road navigation, with only about 4% on highways. You'll encounter a 'turn-heavy' profile throughout the 37.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is a considerable 34.3 miles along Cedar Creek Road. As you progress, you'll mainly be on local routes like Cedar Creek Road and Person Street, interspersed with US 701, so be prepared for frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits.
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
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Elizabethtown, NC is easy. At 53m with 4% 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 (Person 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 Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Slight right onto Person Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NC 53; NC 210 / Cedar Creek Road
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Road | 34.3 mi | 47m |
| US 701 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Person Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Poplar Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Elizabethtown, NC.
Start on Market Square
Continue on Person Street
Continue on Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Continue on Person Street
Continue on Clinton Road
Turn right onto NC 53; NC 210
Continue on NC 53
Turn right onto US 701; NC 41; NC 242
Continue on US 701; NC 41
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elizabethtown, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Elizabethtown on Saturday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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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