Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Morning in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
85.4 mi
137 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Haw River, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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, NC 87 North, NC 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.9 miles on North Bragg Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.35 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
42.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 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?
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 0.5 miles in near Bragg Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 85.4 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 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 22 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
|
~15m in
|
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
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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
39.6 mi into trip
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~56m in
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US 15; US 501; NC 87
Take the exit onto US 15; US 501; NC 87 toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel...
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 Haw River, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Southern Pines and Chapel Hill.
Pittsboro
38.3 mi in
|
~54m
|
via NC 87 BYP
Southern Pines
38.3 mi in
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~54m
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via NC 87 BYP
Chapel Hill
39.6 mi in
|
~56m
|
via US 15; US 501; NC 87
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Bragg Boulevard | 20.9 mi | 29m |
| NC 87 North | 14.9 mi | 20m |
| NC 87 | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| Hawkins Avenue | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Murchison Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Sanford Bypass | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| East Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| NC 87 BYP | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Bragg Boulevard
— 20.9 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Haw River, 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
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 15; US 501; NC 87
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15; US 501; NC 87
Exit 71
Toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 15; US 501; NC 87
132 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 15; US 501; NC 87
13
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 87
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hawkins Avenue
14
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hawkins Avenue
15
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 87
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hawkins Avenue
16
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Hawkins Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 87
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
NC 87 Bypass
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
19
Turn left onto Old Goldston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Goldston Road
20
Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 15; US 501; NC 87; NC 902
21
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
NC 87 North
22
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 501; NC 87
150 ft
·
1 sec
·
NC 87 North
23
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 87
15 mi
·
20 min
·
NC 87 North
24
Continue on NC 87
13 mi
·
20 min
·
NC 87
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
At end of road, turn right onto NC 87
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast Court Square
26
Turn right onto NC 87
389 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
27
Turn right onto NC 49; NC 54
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Harden Street
28
Enter roundabout onto NC 49
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Elm Street
29
Continue on NC 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
30
Continue on NC 49
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Graham Road
31
At end of road, turn right onto NC 49
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Main Street
32
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
33
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
34
Arrive at destination
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 42.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 1m 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haw River, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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.
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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 85.4 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 42.7 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haw River, NC
The final approach into Haw River, 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 Haw River, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.35 one way
$26.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.60 | $29.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Haw River, NC
Morning in Haw River on Saturday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 5m 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 Haw River, NC covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Bragg Boulevard, NC 87 North, NC 87. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 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 $13.35 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 is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 85.4 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.
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 Haw River, NC, road signs point toward Pittsboro, Southern Pines and Chapel Hill.
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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