Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Morning in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Washington, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
127.5 mi
205 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 31m
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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Washington, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Washington, NC covers 127.5 miles and takes about 2h 37m 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, I 587, US 264 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.3 miles on North Eastern Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.94 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
63.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 127.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Washington, NC covers 127.5 miles and takes about 2h 37m, 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 18 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Person Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Person Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Person Street
Right onto Person Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
|
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
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 Washington, NC, road signs point toward Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
Wilson
58.4 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Greenville
102.4 mi in
|
~2h 1m
|
via Stantonsburg Road
Downtown
102.4 mi in
|
~2h 1m
|
via Stantonsburg Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Boulevard | 57.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 587 | 31.5 mi | 33m |
| US 264 | 17.8 mi | 24m |
| South Church Street | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| Stantonsburg Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| South Memorial Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Mumford Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pactolus Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
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 Washington, 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
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 587; US 264
12
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
13
Turn left onto US 13; NC 11; NC 43; NC 903
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Memorial Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Airport Road
15
Continue on Mumford Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Mumford Road
16
At end of road, turn right onto NC 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pactolus Highway
17
Continue on US 264
18 mi
·
24 min
·
US 264
18
Arrive at destination
US 264; NC 92
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 63.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 16m 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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 127.5 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 63.7 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Washington, NC
The final approach into Washington, 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 Washington, 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
$19.94 one way
$39.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
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: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.39 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.16 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Washington, NC
Morning in Washington on Saturday
Local time
9:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sharpsburg, NC
64 mi in
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
21 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
2h 37m 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 Washington, NC covers 127.5 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Eastern Boulevard, I 587, US 264. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.7 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 $19.94 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 37m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Person Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Between Fayetteville, NC and Washington, NC, road signs point toward Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
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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