Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Albemarle, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
92.4 mi
149 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
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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Albemarle, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Albemarle, NC covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McReynolds Street, NC 24, Murchison Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.2 miles on McReynolds Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.45 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.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Fayetteville, NC
Full guide →Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, in the western part of the North Carolina Coastal Plain region. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg/Liberty/Bragg (the name of which changed thrice in as many years,) a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. Fayetteville has received the prestigious All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. According to the 2020 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 208,501. It ranks as the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina. With an estimated population of 529,252, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the largest in southeastern North Carolina, and the fifth-largest in the state.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 17m drive with frequent turns across 92.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McReynolds Street is the longest continuous segment at about 42.2 miles.
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 0.5 miles in near Bragg Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bragg Boulevard
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10 mi into trip
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~15m in
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NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
18.4 mi into trip
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~28m in
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NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24 toward NC 24: Carthage
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NC 24: Carthage
5
38.8 mi into trip
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~58m in
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US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
At end of road, turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
Navigation decision point
5
41.9 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / McReynolds Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McReynolds Street | 42.2 mi | 59m |
| NC 24 | 22.1 mi | 33m |
| Murchison Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| North Bragg Boulevard | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| Albemarle Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| US 15 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Monroe Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hay Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McReynolds Street
— 42.2 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Albemarle, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
2
Continue on Hay Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hay Street
3
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bragg Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NC 210
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Murchison Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on NC 24; NC 87; NC 210
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
North Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto NC 24
20 mi
·
30 min
·
NC 24
Toward NC 24: Carthage
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
9
Continue on NC 24; NC 27
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
10
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
336 ft
·
6 sec
·
McReynolds Street
11
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
42 mi
·
59 min
·
McReynolds Street
12
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Albemarle Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
114 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albemarle Road
14
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Albemarle Road
15
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
17
Turn right onto US 52 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South 2nd Street
18
Continue on US 52 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
19
Turn left onto West Main Street
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
West Main 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 20 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 1h 10m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albemarle, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 92.4 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on McReynolds Street for about 42.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.2 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albemarle, NC
The final approach into Albemarle, 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 Albemarle, 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
$14.45 one way
$28.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.91 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Albemarle, NC
Afternoon in Albemarle on Saturday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Carthage, NC
46 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m 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 Albemarle, NC covers 92.4 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McReynolds Street, NC 24, Murchison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 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 $14.45 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 17m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Fayetteville, NC to Albemarle, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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