Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
188.9 mi
304 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Hickory, NC covers 188.9 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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 $29.46 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
94.4 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 188.9 miles of local and secondary 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Hickory, NC.
Start on Market Square
Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
Continue on Murchison Road
Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
Continue on Boone Trail Road
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
Take the exit slight right toward Hickory, Lenoir-Rhyne College
Turn right onto Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
Turn right onto Trade Alley
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hickory, NC than in the middle of the route.
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 188.9 miles and 3h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.4 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 94.4 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hickory, 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 Hickory, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$29.46 one way
$58.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.94 | $65.88 |
| premium | $4.78 | $35.53 | $71.07 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $41.83 | $83.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.83 | $9.07 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.6 | 0 | $26.45 | $12.09 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hickory on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Greensboro, NC
94 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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