Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
85.4 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Haw River, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 $13.35 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
42.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 85.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m 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 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 85.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hay Street | — | — |
| Bragg Boulevard | — | — |
| Murchison Road | — | — |
| South Bragg Boulevard | — | — |
| North Bragg Boulevard | — | — |
| Sanford Bypass | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| US 1 North | — | — |
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 Haw River, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
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
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Sanford Bypass
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 1, US 15, US 501, NC 87: Raleigh, Pittsboro, Southern Pines
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1 North, US 15 North, US 501 North, NC 87 North: Raleigh, Pittsboro
10
Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 15, US 501, NC 87: Pittsboro, Chapel Hill
12
Keep slight left
131 ft
·
3 sec
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hawkins Avenue
14
Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hawkins Avenue
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hawkins Avenue
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hawkins Avenue
16
Exit the roundabout onto Hawkins Avenue
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Hawkins Avenue
17
Turn left onto NC 87 Bypass
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
NC 87 Bypass
18
Continue on NC 902
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NC 902
19
Turn left onto Old Goldston Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Goldston Road
20
Turn left onto NC 902
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NC 902
21
Continue on NC 87 North
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NC 87 North
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward NC 87 North
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
NC 87 North
23
Exit the roundabout onto NC 87 North
15 mi
·
20 min
·
NC 87 North
24
Continue straight
13 mi
·
20 min
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Court Square
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southeast Court Square
26
Turn right onto North Main Street
390 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
27
Turn right onto East Harden Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Harden Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Elm Street
29
Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
30
Continue on Graham Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Graham Road
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Main Street
32
Turn right
177 ft
·
15 sec
33
Turn left
98 ft
·
7 sec
34
Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 2m 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 19 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haw River, 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 85.4 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Haw River, NC
The final approach into Haw River, 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 Haw River, 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
$13.35 one way
$26.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.60 | $29.20 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Haw River, NC
Late night in Haw River on Saturday
Local time
3:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
2 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 5m 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 Haw River, NC covers 85.4 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 42.7 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 $13.35 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.
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC is easy. At 2h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, NC to Haw River, 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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