Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Evening in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Bethlehem, NC
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h
Distance
193.4 mi
311 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
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6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 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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Bethlehem, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Bethlehem, NC covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hay Street, Bragg Boulevard, Murchison Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.24 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
96.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 193.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Bethlehem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bragg Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Murchison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bragg Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bragg Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sanford Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boone Trail Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Isaac Brooks Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Bethlehem, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
49 ft
·
2 sec
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Market Square
2
Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hay Street
3
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bragg Boulevard
4
Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Murchison Road
5
Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bragg Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
21 mi
·
29 min
·
North Bragg Boulevard
7
Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
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Sanford Bypass
8
Continue on Boone Trail Road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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Boone Trail Road
9
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43 mi
·
52 min
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Isaac Brooks Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
12
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Greensboro Urban Loop
13
Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
6.7 mi
·
7 min
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Greensboro Urban Loop
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
5.8 mi
·
6 min
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I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
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I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
16
Take the exit slight right toward Old US 70
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Old US 70
17
Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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West 1st Street
18
Continue on Tate Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Tate Boulevard
19
Turn right onto McDonald Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
McDonald Parkway
20
Continue on 24th Street Northeast
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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24th Street Northeast
21
Turn straight onto 29th Avenue Drive Northeast
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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29th Avenue Drive Northeast
22
Turn right onto 16th Street Northeast
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street Northeast
23
Turn slight left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cloninger Mill Road Northeast
24
Turn right onto North Center Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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North Center Street
25
Turn right onto Telephone Exchange Road
125 ft
·
6 sec
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Telephone Exchange Road
26
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 96.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.7 miles or 2h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, 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 193.4 miles and 4h.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.7 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 96.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethlehem, NC
The final approach into Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, 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
$30.24 one way
$60.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.70 | $85.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.28 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.92 | $7.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.4 | 0 | $27.08 | $12.38 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Bethlehem, NC
Evening in Bethlehem on Tuesday
Local time
8:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
4 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
4h 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 Bethlehem, NC covers 193.4 miles and takes about 4h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hay Street, Bragg Boulevard, Murchison Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96.7 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 $30.24 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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Bethlehem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, NC to Bethlehem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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