Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Mount Olive, NC
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The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Mount Olive, NC covers 41.6 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road, Gillespie Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.6 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 56m highway drive covering 41.6 miles, with most of the trip on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.6 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gillespie Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Mount Olive, NC is easy. At 56m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gillespie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (NC 87 / Martin Luther King Jr Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Right onto Gillespie Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NC 87 South: Elizabethtown
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NC 87 / Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mount Olive Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | 38.6 mi | 51m |
| Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Gillespie Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Mount Olive Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Mount Olive, NC.
Start on Market Square
Continue on Gillespie Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto NC 87
Turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
Turn left onto Mount Olive Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.8 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 Mount Olive, 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
$6.51 one way
$13.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.11 | $14.23 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Mount Olive on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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