Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Barker Heights, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 1m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 48m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
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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Barker Heights, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Barker Heights, NC covers 229.7 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hay Street, Highland Avenue, Arsenal Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.9 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 229.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 1m drive with frequent turns across 229.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hay Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
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 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Barker Heights, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Street | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Arsenal Avenue | — | — |
| Raeford Road | — | — |
| Fayetteville Road | — | — |
| Wayside Road | — | — |
| Plank Road | — | — |
| Army Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Barker Heights, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
2
Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hay Street
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
361 ft
·
9 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
5
Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Raeford Road
6
Continue on Fayetteville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
7
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
8
At the end of the 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 to continue on Ashemont Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
13
Exit the roundabout onto 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
21 mi
·
24 min
16
Turn right onto East Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Green Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Broad Avenue
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Broad Avenue
18
Continue on East Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Caswell Street
19
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
20
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
22
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
23
Continue on East Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East Marshville Boulevard
24
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
26
Merge slight right onto Independence Boulevard
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Independence Boulevard
27
Continue on East Independence Expressway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Independence Expressway
28
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
29
Merge slight left onto John Belk Freeway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
John Belk Freeway
30
Take the exit straight toward NC 27: Freedom Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 27: Freedom Drive
31
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
32
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
29 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 74 West: Kings Mountain, Shelby
34
Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
35
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
36
Continue on East Dixon Boulevard
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East Dixon Boulevard
37
Take the ramp straight toward West Dixon Boulevard
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Dixon Boulevard
38
Continue on Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Lieutenant Governor Walter H Dalton Highway
39
Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
40
Take the exit slight right toward Hendersonville
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Hendersonville
41
Turn left onto Upward Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Upward Road
42
Turn right onto Spartanburg Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Spartanburg Highway
43
Turn right onto Glover Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glover Street
44
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 114.9 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
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 51 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barker Heights, 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.
+
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 229.7 miles and 5h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.9 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114.9 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Barker Heights, NC
The final approach into Barker Heights, 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 Barker Heights, 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
$35.92 one way
$71.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.28 | $78.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.51 | $85.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.71 | $101.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.12 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Barker Heights, NC
Afternoon in Barker Heights on Thursday
Local time
4:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Monroe, NC
115 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
7 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
5h 1m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Barker Heights, NC covers 229.7 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hay Street, Highland Avenue, Arsenal Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.9 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 $35.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Barker Heights, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, NC to Barker Heights, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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