Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Morning in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Lowesville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
146.2 mi
235 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
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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Lowesville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Lowesville, NC covers 146.2 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 $22.86 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
73.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 146.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m 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 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 146.2 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 Lowesville, NC is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Lowesville, 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 Lowesville, 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
420 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 277 North Outer, NC 16 North: Brookshire Freeway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 277 North Outer, NC 16 North: Brookshire Freeway
30
Merge slight left onto Brookshire Freeway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
31
Continue on Brookshire Boulevard
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Brookshire Boulevard
32
Take the exit slight right toward NC 16 Business
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 16 Business
33
Turn left onto Old Plank Road
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Old Plank Road
34
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 73.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 40m 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.1 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lowesville, 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 146.2 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 73.1 mi from Fayetteville, NC · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lowesville, NC
The final approach into Lowesville, 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 Lowesville, 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
$22.86 one way
$45.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $25.00 | $50.00 |
| premium | $4.70 | $27.06 | $54.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.35 | $7.02 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.79 | $5.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.47 | $9.36 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Lowesville, NC
Morning in Lowesville on Friday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Rockingham, NC
73 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
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
3h 20m 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 Lowesville, NC covers 146.2 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 73.1 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 $22.86 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Lowesville, NC is easy. At 3h 20m 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 Lowesville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fayetteville, NC to Lowesville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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