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Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 55m

Distance

229.5 mi

369 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 42m ★
6 AM
4h 55m
8 AM
5h 22m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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town in Dare County, North Carolina, United States

Kill Devil Hills, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC covers 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Eastern Boulevard, US 64, United States Highway 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.3 miles on North Eastern Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

114.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 229.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 229.5 miles, with most of the trip on North Eastern Boulevard and US 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.3 miles on North Eastern Boulevard.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Eastern Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 57.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Eastern Boulevard and US 64. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Person Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.5 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 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Person Street

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~0m in | B Street

Enter roundabout onto B Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
6
130 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | US 64 ALT

Turn right onto US 64 ALT

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Wilson along the way.

Wilson

58.4 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Eastern Boulevard 57.3 mi 1h 6m
US 64 47.7 mi 59m
United States Highway 64 East 40.5 mi 49m
US 64 ALT 20.2 mi 28m
South Church Street 11.8 mi 17m
NC 42 11.2 mi 15m
I 587 10.6 mi 11m
South Croatan Highway 9.8 mi 16m
Longest stretch: North Eastern Boulevard — 57.3 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Kill Devil Hills, NC.

1

Start on Market Square

262 ft · 6 sec · Market Square
2

Continue on Person Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Person Street
3

Continue on Person Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Person Street
4

Enter roundabout onto B Street

121 ft · 2 sec · B Street
5

Continue on B Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · B Street
6

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto I 95 Business; US 301

57 mi · 1 hr 6 min · North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
9

Turn right onto US 301

12 mi · 17 min · South Church Street
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
11

Merge onto I 587; US 264

11 mi · 11 min · I 587; US 264
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 35
13

Turn left onto NC 111; NC 222

0.2 mi · 24 sec · NC 111; NC 222
14

Turn left onto NC 111

7.4 mi · 10 min · Good News Church Road
15

Turn right onto NC 124

7.5 mi · 10 min · NC 124
16

Turn right onto NC 42

11 mi · 15 min · NC 42
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
18

Merge onto US 64

22 mi · 23 min · US 64
19

Turn right onto US 64 ALT

20 mi · 28 min · US 64 ALT
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on US 64; NC 32

1.0 mi · 1 min · United States Highway 64 East
21

Continue on US 64; NC 32

2.3 mi · 3 min · U.S. Highway 64 East
22

Continue on US 64

40 mi · 47 min · United States Highway 64 East
Use the straight lane.
23

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

26 mi · 35 min · US 64
24

Continue on US 64

516 ft · 10 sec · South Virginia Dare Trail
25

Continue on US 158

9.8 mi · 16 min · South Croatan Highway
26

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · West 3rd Street
27

Turn left onto Creek Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Creek Street
28

Arrive at destination

Creek Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.3 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 50 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 114.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kill Devil Hills, 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.

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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 229.5 miles and 4h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Eastern Boulevard for about 57.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.7 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 2h 24m into the drive

city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, NC

115 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

Pine Level, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kill Devil Hills, NC

The final approach into Kill Devil Hills, 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 Kill Devil Hills, NC.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

Wright Brothers National Memorial

National Memorial

Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane fli...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 near mile 229.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.89 one way

$71.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $39.24 $78.48
premium $4.70 $42.48 $84.95
diesel $5.61 $50.67 $101.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.9 0 $24.10 $11.02
Efficient EV 57.4 0 $20.08 $9.18
EV Truck/SUV 91.8 1 $32.13 $14.69

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, NC

Afternoon in Fayetteville on Thursday

Local time

4:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Afternoon in Kill Devil Hills on Thursday

Local time

4:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

4 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

4h 55m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Kill Devil Hills, NC covers 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Eastern Boulevard, US 64, United States Highway 64 East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.7 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 $35.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.5 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 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kill Devil Hills, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Wilson along the way.

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