The drive from Ogden, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 100.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NC 87, John Jay Burney Jr Freeway, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.3 miles on NC 87.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.72 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.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Ogden, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 100.5 miles, with most of the trip on NC 87 and John Jay Burney Jr Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.3 miles on NC 87.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NC 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 87 and John Jay Burney Jr Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NC 417 / Military Cutoff Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 100.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (NC 417 / Military Cutoff Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (NC 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|NC 417 / Military Cutoff Road
Turn right onto NC 417 / Military Cutoff Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh
5
28.9 mi into trip|~37m in|NC 87
Take the exit onto NC 87
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
99.4 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|Gillespie Street
Turn left onto Gillespie Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
100.4 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 87
70.3 mi
1h 35m
John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
16.4 mi
17m
Andrew Jackson Highway
8.1 mi
11m
Military Cutoff Road
1.6 mi
2m
Gillespie Street
1 mi
1m
Bayshore Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Market Street
0.6 mi
1m
Market Square
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
NC 87
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on US 17
0.6 mi·1 min·Market Street
2
Turn left onto Bayshore Drive
0.9 mi·1 min·Bayshore Drive
3
Turn right onto NC 417
1.6 mi·2 min·Military Cutoff Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward NC 140 West: Shallotte, Raleigh
5
Merge onto NC 140
16 mi·17 min·John Jay Burney Jr Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
7
Turn right onto US 74; US 76
8.1 mi·11 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
8
Take the exit onto NC 87
70 mi·1 hr 35 min·NC 87
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
10
Turn left onto Gillespie Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Gillespie Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
253 ft·4 sec·Market Square
12
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.2 miles from Ogden, NC, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
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 Ogden, 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 Ogden, NC
This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Ogden, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 87 for about 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.2 mi from Ogden, NC
· 1h 6m 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.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 31.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.72 one way
$31.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.18
$34.37
premium
$4.70
$18.60
$37.20
diesel
$5.61
$22.19
$44.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.55
$4.82
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.79
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.07
$6.43
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Ogden, NC
Late night
in Ogden on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Late night
in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Elizabethtown, NC
50 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
1 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
2h 14m 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 Ogden, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 100.5 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NC 87, John Jay Burney Jr Freeway, Andrew Jackson Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.2 miles from Ogden, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (NC 417 / Military Cutoff Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (NC 87): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ogden, NC to Fayetteville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Moores Creek National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
