Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Morning in Fayetteville on Monday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC
Drive Time
5h
Distance
232.4 mi
374 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
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6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
Tom Fisk
Kitty Hawk, NC
Chris F
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC covers 232.4 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Person Street, B Street, Grove Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.19 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
116.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 232.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Person Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Person Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| B Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grove Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Eastern Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 301 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Good News Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Person Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Kitty Hawk, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
262 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Square
2
Exit the rotary onto Person Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Person Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Person Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Person Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward B Street
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
B Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
B Street
6
Turn right onto Grove Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Grove Street
7
Turn left onto North Eastern Boulevard
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
North Eastern Boulevard
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Kenly, Wilson
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 301: Kenly, Wilson
9
Turn right onto South Church Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
South Church Street
10
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
12
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
13
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
14
Turn left onto Good News Church Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Good News Church Road
15
Turn right
7.5 mi
·
10 min
16
Turn right
11 mi
·
15 min
17
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
18
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
23 min
19
Turn right
20 mi
·
28 min
20
Continue on United States Highway 64 East
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
United States Highway 64 East
21
Continue on U.S. Highway 64 East
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
U.S. Highway 64 East
22
Continue on United States Highway 64 East
40 mi
·
47 min
·
United States Highway 64 East
23
Keep slight right
26 mi
·
35 min
24
Continue on South Virginia Dare Trail
515 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Virginia Dare Trail
25
Continue on South Croatan Highway
12 mi
·
20 min
·
South Croatan Highway
26
Turn left onto West Kitty Hawk Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Kitty Hawk Road
27
Turn left onto Elijah Baum Road
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Elijah Baum Road
28
Arrive at your destination
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 116.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.2 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kitty Hawk, 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 232.4 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.2 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kitty Hawk, NC
The final approach into Kitty Hawk, 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 Kitty Hawk, 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
$37.19 one way
$74.39 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.52 | $81.05 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.72 | $87.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.7 | 0 | $24.40 | $11.16 |
| Efficient EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93 | 1 | $32.54 | $14.87 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Kitty Hawk, NC
Morning in Kitty Hawk on Monday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 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 Kitty Hawk, NC covers 232.4 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Person Street, B Street, Grove Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.2 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 $37.19 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 is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, NC to Kitty Hawk, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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