Trip from Hoopers Creek, NC to Fayetteville, NC

Drive Time

4h 27m

Distance

269.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hoopers Creek, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 269.7 miles and takes about 4h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mills Gap Road, Cane Creek Road, Hendersonville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.06 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

134.9 miles from Hoopers Creek, NC

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Drive Character

Expect a 4h 27m drive with frequent turns across 269.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mills Gap Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mills Gap Road	0 mi	0m
Cane Creek Road	0 mi	0m
Hendersonville Road	0 mi	0m
Asheville Highway	0 mi	0m
Andrew Jackson Highway	0 mi	0m
US 74 East	0 mi	0m
Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Mills Gap Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Hoopers Creek Road

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mills Gap Road

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Turn left onto Cane Creek Road

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Turn left onto Hendersonville Road

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Continue on Asheville Highway

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Take the ramp slight left

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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton

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Keep slight left to continue on Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

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Continue on Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway

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Continue on James A. Callahan Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward West Dixon Boulevard

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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

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Continue on Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway

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Take the exit straight toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg

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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte

18

Merge slight left onto Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway

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Continue on Cameron Morrison Bridge

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Take the exit slight right toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown Charlotte

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Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

22

Merge slight left onto Brookshire Boulevard

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Continue on Brookshire Freeway

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Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard

25

Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway

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Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard

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Continue on East Independence Expressway

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Continue on East Independence Boulevard

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Continue on Independence Boulevard

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Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway

31

Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway

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Continue on West Marshville Boulevard

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Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway

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Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway

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Continue on Salisbury Street

37

Continue on West Caswell Street

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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

40

Turn left onto West Green Street

41

At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road

42

Turn right onto Addor Road

43

Continue on Addor Road

44

At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

45

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road

46

Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road

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Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road

48

Continue on Army Road

49

Continue on Plank Road

50

Turn right onto Wayside Road

51

Turn left onto Fayetteville Road

52

Continue on Raeford Road

53

Continue on South Raeford Road

54

Continue on Arsenal Avenue

55

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

56

Turn right onto Hay Street

57

Enter the roundabout toward Market Square

58

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 134.9 miles from Hoopers Creek, NC, or about 0m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 0m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134.9 miles or 0m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 0m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hoopers Creek, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hoopers Creek, NC

This is one driving day of about 269.7 miles and 4h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hoopers Creek, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Charlotte, NC

135 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.

Popular next leg

Charlotte, NC to Fayetteville, NC

158.7 mi · 2h 39m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, NC.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 134.9 mi from Hoopers Creek, NC

Belmont, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlotte, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134.9 miles from Hoopers Creek, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$42.06	$84.12
midgrade	$4.43	$47.03	$94.06
premium	$4.78	$50.73	$101.47
diesel	$5.62	$59.72	$119.43

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 94.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hoopers Creek, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 269.7 miles and takes about 4h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mills Gap Road, Cane Creek Road, Hendersonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134.9 miles from Hoopers Creek, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.06 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.