Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Weddington, NC
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
120.7 mi
194 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Weddington, NC covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Broad Avenue, Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.32 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
60.3 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 120.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
728 ft
173 ft
Total Climb
883 ft
Total Descent
328 ft
Highest Point
728 ft
~120.7 mi in
Elevation Range
555 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 33.4 miles in near Ashemont Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 120.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (Ashemont Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Ashemont Road
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
38 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 1
Turn left onto US 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
97 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
US 74
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 toward US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 273
Toward US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
5
109.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
NC 84 / Weddington Road
Turn right onto NC 84 / Weddington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Weddington, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Monroe
97 mi in
|
~2h 15m
|
via US 74
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 21 mi | 24m |
| Broad Avenue | 15.5 mi | 20m |
| Plank Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Weddington Road | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Raeford Road | 11 mi | 17m |
| US 74 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Addor Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 21 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Weddington, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
2
Continue on Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hay Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
5
Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Raeford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 401
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
7
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
9
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
10
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
13
Continue on Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
14
Turn right onto Addor Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Addor Road
15
Turn left onto US 1
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 1
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 74 BUS
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
20
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
22
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
23
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 74
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 74
Exit 273
Toward US 74 West: Wingate, Monroe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto NC 200
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickerson Boulevard
27
Continue on NC 200
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
M L King Jr Boulevard
28
Turn right onto NC 84
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Weddington Road
Use the right lane.
29
Enter roundabout onto NC 84
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Weddington Road
30
Continue on NC 84
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Weddington Road
Use the left lane.
31
Enter roundabout onto NC 84
110 ft
·
1 sec
·
Weddington Road
32
Continue on NC 84
255 ft
·
6 sec
·
Weddington Road
33
Turn right
55 ft
·
6 sec
34
Turn right
61 ft
·
4 sec
35
Arrive at destination
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 60.3 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.3 miles or 1h 23m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weddington, 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 120.7 miles and 2h 51m.
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 US 1 for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.3 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 60.3 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Weddington, NC
The final approach into Weddington, 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 Weddington, 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
$19.32 one way
$38.63 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.05 | $42.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $22.70 | $45.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.82 | $53.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.90 | $7.72 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Weddington, NC
Afternoon in Weddington on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°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
28 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 51m 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 Weddington, NC covers 120.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Broad Avenue, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.3 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 $19.32 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 120.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles (Ashemont Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 38 miles (US 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.9 miles (US 74 BUS / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Weddington, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Monroe along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 173 ft to 728 ft elevation with about 883 ft of total climbing.
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