Origin
Lowesville, NC
Morning in Lowesville on Friday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
152.8 mi
246 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lowesville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 16 South, Brookshire Boulevard, Brookshire Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.89 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
76.4 miles from Lowesville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 152.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 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 drive with frequent turns across 152.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 16 South 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 Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is easy. At 3h 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 Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 16 South | — | — |
| Brookshire Boulevard | — | — |
| Brookshire Freeway | — | — |
| US 74 East | — | — |
| East Independence Expressway | — | — |
| East Independence Boulevard | — | — |
| Independence Boulevard | — | — |
| Monroe Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NC 16 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowesville, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on Old Plank Road
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Plank Road
2
Turn right
2.3 mi
·
3 min
3
Keep slight right to continue on NC 16 South: Charlotte
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 16 South: Charlotte
4
Keep slight right to continue on Brookshire Boulevard
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Brookshire Boulevard
5
Continue on Brookshire Freeway
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Brookshire Freeway
6
Take the exit slight left toward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence Boulevard
7
Merge slight right onto East Independence Expressway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Independence Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on East Independence Boulevard
358 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Independence Boulevard
9
Continue on East Independence Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Independence Expressway
10
Continue on East Independence Boulevard
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Independence Boulevard
11
Continue on Independence Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Independence Boulevard
12
Keep slight left to continue on Monroe Expressway
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Monroe Expressway
13
Merge slight right onto Carroll M. Edwards Highway
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
14
Continue on West Marshville Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
15
Continue on Carroll M. Edwards Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
16
Continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on W. Cliff Martin Highway
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
18
Continue on Salisbury Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
19
Continue on West Caswell Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
20
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
22
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Green Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Fayetteville Road
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fayetteville Road
24
Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Addor Road
25
Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Addor Road
26
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ashemont Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto Ashemont Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
29
Keep slight left to continue on Ashemont Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
30
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
31
Continue on Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
32
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
33
Turn left onto Fayetteville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
34
Continue on Raeford Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Raeford Road
35
Continue on South Raeford Road
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
South Raeford Road
36
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
361 ft
·
11 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
37
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highland Avenue
38
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hay Street
39
Enter the roundabout toward Market Square
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Square
40
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 76.4 miles from Lowesville, NC, or about 1h 30m 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 34 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m
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 Lowesville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Lowesville, NC
This is one driving day of about 152.8 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Lowesville, 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 76.4 mi from Lowesville, NC · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.4 miles from Lowesville, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fayetteville, NC
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.89 one way
$47.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.13 | $52.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.28 | $56.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.74 | $67.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.8 | 0 | $16.04 | $7.33 |
| Efficient EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.37 | $6.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.1 | 0 | $21.39 | $9.78 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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
Fayetteville, NC
Morning in Fayetteville on Friday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Rockingham, NC
76 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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 Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 152.8 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 16 South, Brookshire Boulevard, Brookshire Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.4 miles from Lowesville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.89 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 Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is easy. At 3h 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 Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lowesville, NC to Fayetteville, 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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