The drive from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 233.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, I 95, US 13 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on US 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.45 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
116.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 233.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 55m highway drive covering 233.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and I 95. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 95. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 32.3 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 233.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 32.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 226.5 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.2 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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32.3 mi into trip|~47m in|US 64
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
226.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|I 95 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 56
Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayettevill...
6
232.2 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
232.9 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
233.1 mi into trip|~4h 55m in|Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Ahoskie along the way.
Ahoskie
121 mi in|~2h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 64
67.3 mi
1h 27m
I 95
60.7 mi
1h 9m
US 13
21.5 mi
23m
Washington Baum Bridge
20.7 mi
27m
I 587
14.5 mi
15m
NC 42
14.2 mi
20m
North Croatan Highway
9.8 mi
16m
NC 111
7.5 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kill Devil Hills, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on Creek Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Creek Street
2
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·West 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto US 158
9.8 mi·16 min·North Croatan Highway
4
Continue on US 64
1.4 mi·2 min·South Virginia Dare Trail
5
Continue on US 64
21 mi·27 min·Washington Baum Bridge
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 64
67 mi·1 hr 27 min·US 64
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto US 13; US 17
1.8 mi·2 min·US 13; US 17
8
Continue on US 13; US 64
20 mi·21 min·US 13; US 64
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie
10
Turn left onto NC 42
11 mi·16 min·NC 42
11
Turn left onto NC 124
7.5 mi·11 min·NC 124
12
Turn left onto NC 111
7.4 mi·10 min·NC 111
13
Turn right onto NC 111; NC 222
424 ft·7 sec·NC 111; NC 222
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
15
Merge onto I 587
12 mi·12 min·I 587
16
Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264
2.5 mi·2 min·I 587; I 795; US 264
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 20
18
Turn right onto NC 42
2.8 mi·4 min·NC 42
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
20
Merge onto I 95
61 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business
5.6 mi·7 min·I 95 Business
Exit 56Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFBUse the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi·30 sec·Grove Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·B Street
Use the left lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft·0 sec·Person Street
25
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·Person Street
26
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Person Street
27
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft·2 sec·Market Square
28
Arrive at destination
Market Square
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 116.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 miles.
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 51 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.6 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
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 Kill Devil Hills, 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 Kill Devil Hills, NC
This is one driving day of about 233.1 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Kill Devil Hills, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 116.6 mi from Kill Devil Hills, NC
· 2h 32m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane fli...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.45 one way
$72.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$39.86
$79.71
premium
$4.70
$43.14
$86.28
diesel
$5.61
$51.47
$102.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Ford Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Fayetteville, North Carolina
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 3
Other: 2
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.9
0
$24.48
$11.19
Efficient EV
58.3
0
$20.40
$9.32
EV Truck/SUV
93.2
1
$32.63
$14.92
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Evening
in Kill Devil Hills on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
S 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Evening
in Fayetteville on Thursday
Local time
6:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SW 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m 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 Kill Devil Hills, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 233.1 miles and takes about 4h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, I 95, US 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.6 miles from Kill Devil Hills, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.45 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 233.1 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 226.5 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232.2 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Kill Devil Hills, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Ahoskie along the way.
