Origin
Raleigh, NC
Evening in Raleigh on Sunday
Local time
7:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raleigh, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raleigh, NC
Evgeniia Belman
Fayetteville, NC
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Raleigh to Fayetteville, you are looking at a straightforward 62.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because this route is a quick, highway-focused drive within the Southeast, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the round trip, making it an affordable option for travelers. The route relies heavily on major arteries like I-40, I-95, and the Thomas Bradshaw Freeway to get you to your destination efficiently. Since the drive is short, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics, allowing you to focus your energy on your activities in Fayetteville.
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
31.3 miles from Raleigh, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 92% of the total mileage spent on high-speed highways. You will spend much of your time on major interstates, including a significant 25.3-mile stretch on I-95, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the drive. The personality of this route is purely functional, designed to move you between these two North Carolina cities with minimal deviation. Expect a consistent, fast-paced experience behind the wheel as you navigate the interconnected freeway systems. While the drive is largely a highway grind, its predictable nature makes for a low-stress commute between the regions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 62.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.9 mi into trip
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~15m in
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I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip
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~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
9
56 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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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
61.8 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
62.4 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
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Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
Between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Wilmington, Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.
Wilmington
15.7 mi in
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~19m
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via I 40
Fort Bragg
56 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via I 95 Business
Pope Afb
56 mi in
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~1h 5m
|
via I 95 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 25.3 mi | 29m |
| I 40 | 16.5 mi | 17m |
| Thomas Bradshaw Freeway | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| I 95 Business | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Hammond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Blount Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 25.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on East South Street
506 ft
·
21 sec
·
East South Street
2
Turn right onto South Blount Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Blount Street
3
Continue on Hammond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hammond Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Merge onto I 40; US 64
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
Toward I 40 East: Wilmington
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-95 South: Benson, Fayetteville
11
Merge onto I 95
25 mi
·
29 min
·
I 95
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 95 Business
Exit 56
Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grove Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
B Street
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Person Street
16
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Person Street
17
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Person Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
19
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on I-40 and I-95 will ensure a smoother ride. You won't need to plan for any major stops given the brief 1-hour and 14-minute duration, but keeping your fuel budget around $10 is a good baseline for your planning. Because the route is almost entirely highway-based, stay alert for merging traffic patterns, especially when transitioning between the Thomas Bradshaw Freeway and the interstate system. Use the short travel time to your advantage by planning your arrival in Fayetteville for early in the day, maximizing the time you have at your destination.
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 31.3 miles from Raleigh, NC, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.3 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 62.7 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 36m 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 2m
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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC
This is one driving day of about 62.7 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Raleigh, 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 I 95 for about 25.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Raleigh, NC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Raleigh, 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
$10.03 one way
$20.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| premium | $4.78 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
2 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 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 Raleigh, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 62.7 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, I 40, Thomas Bradshaw Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Raleigh, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.03 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 62.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Raleigh, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Wilmington, Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.
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