Trip from Pinehurst, NC to Fayetteville, NC

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

43 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min

4 AM

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 6m

8 AM

1h 17m

10 AM

1h 10m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 10m

5 PM

1h 16m

8 PM

1h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Fayetteville, NC

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Pinehurst, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Plank Road, South Raeford Road, NC 211 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Plank Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.88 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.5 miles from Pinehurst, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 43 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Plank Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Village Green Road West.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Village Green Road West): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NC 2 / Azalea Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.4 miles (NC 2 / Cherokee Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Village Green Road West

Turn right onto Village Green Road West

Navigation decision point

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | NC 2 / Azalea Road

Turn sharp right onto NC 2 / Azalea Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | NC 2 / Cherokee Road

Enter roundabout onto NC 2 / Cherokee Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | NC 211

Turn left onto NC 211

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

41.7 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | Hay Street

Turn right onto Hay Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Plank Road	13.1 mi	18m
South Raeford Road	9.5 mi	15m
NC 211	8.3 mi	12m
Beulah Hill Road South	5.8 mi	8m
Wayside Road	1.6 mi	2m
Raeford Road	1.4 mi	1m
Hay Street	1.2 mi	1m
Fayetteville Road	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Plank Road — 13.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, NC and Fayetteville, NC.

Start on Chinquapin Road

219 ft · 8 sec · Chinquapin Road

Turn right onto Village Green Road West

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Village Green Road West

Turn sharp right onto NC 2

500 ft · 9 sec · Azalea Road

Continue on NC 2

419 ft · 8 sec · Cherokee Road

Enter roundabout onto NC 2

69 ft · 1 sec · Cherokee Road

Continue on NC 2

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Cherokee Road

Turn left onto NC 5

5.8 mi · 8 min · Beulah Hill Road South

Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211

0.3 mi · 23 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard

Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 211

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Poindexter Street

Turn left onto NC 211

8.3 mi · 12 min · NC 211

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Plank Road

13 mi · 18 min · Plank Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Wayside Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 401

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 401

1.4 mi · 1 min · Raeford Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 401

9.5 mi · 15 min · South Raeford Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on Arsenal Avenue

362 ft · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Highland Avenue

Turn right onto Hay Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hay Street

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

369 ft · 5 sec · Market Square

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 21.5 miles from Pinehurst, NC, or about 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.1 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 43 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.5 miles or 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 55m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pinehurst, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Pinehurst, NC

This is one driving day of about 43 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pinehurst, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Plank Road for about 13.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.5 mi from Pinehurst, NC · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apex, NC

22 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

Apex, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apex, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Pinehurst, 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

$6.88 one way

$13.76 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$7.50	$15.00
premium	$4.78	$8.09	$16.18
diesel	$5.64	$9.55	$19.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.9	$4.52	$2.06
Efficient EV	10.8	$3.76	$1.72
EV Truck/SUV	17.2	$6.02	$2.75

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Pinehurst, NC

Evening in Pinehurst on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

27 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

1h 5m 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 Pinehurst, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Plank Road, South Raeford Road, NC 211. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from Pinehurst, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.88 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.