Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Scotland Neck, NC
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
126 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
Tom Fisk
Scotland Neck, NC
Nunzio Guerrera
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Scotland Neck, NC covers 126 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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, Thirteen Bridges Road, Watson Seed Farm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.1 miles on North Eastern Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.16 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 126 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 95.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
209 ft
100 ft
Total Climb
184 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
209 ft
~26.3 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Person Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~0m in
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B Street
Enter roundabout onto B Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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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
96.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rock...
5
96.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
Between Fayetteville, NC and Scotland Neck, NC, road signs point toward Battleboro and Rocky Mount.
Battleboro
96.2 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Rocky Mount
96.2 mi in
|
~1h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Boulevard | 95.1 mi | 1h 47m |
| Thirteen Bridges Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Watson Seed Farm Road | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| NC 125 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| US 301 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| NC 4 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Moore Farm Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Eastern Boulevard
— 95.1 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Scotland Neck, 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
95 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
9
Enter roundabout
22 ft
·
0 sec
10
Continue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
11
Turn left onto NC 4; NC 48
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 4; NC 48
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Watson Seed Farm Road
13
Continue on Moore Farm Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Moore Farm Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 301
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
US 301
15
Turn right onto Whitaker Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Whitaker Street
16
Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Thirteen Bridges Road
17
Turn right onto NC 125; NC 903
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NC 125; NC 903
18
Continue on East 12th Street
487 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 12th Street
19
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
Roanoke Street
20
Turn left onto East 11th Street
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 11th Street
21
Arrive at destination
East 11th Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.1 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 11m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scotland Neck, 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 126 miles and 2h 32m.
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.
The longest stretch is on North Eastern Boulevard for about 95.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 63 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Eastern Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.1 miles.
Arriving in Scotland Neck, NC
The final approach into Scotland Neck, 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 Scotland Neck, 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
$20.16 one way
$40.33 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.97 | $43.94 |
| premium | $4.78 | $23.70 | $47.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.99 | $55.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.23 | $6.05 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.64 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Scotland Neck, NC
Afternoon in Scotland Neck on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
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
2h 32m 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 Scotland Neck, NC covers 126 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Eastern Boulevard, Thirteen Bridges Road, Watson Seed Farm Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63 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 $20.16 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Between Fayetteville, NC and Scotland Neck, NC, road signs point toward Battleboro and Rocky Mount.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 100 ft to 209 ft elevation with about 184 ft of total climbing.
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