Origin
Rockfish, NC
Late night in Rockfish on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockfish, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockfish, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Rockfish and Fayetteville, NC, is a quick 14-mile hop that takes approximately 23 minutes to complete. Because of the short distance, this is a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight planning. Your route utilizes a combination of Lindsay Road, Gillis Hill Road, and South Raeford Road, keeping you entirely off major highways. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly commute within the Southeast region. Whether you are heading into the city for errands or just exploring the local area, this drive offers a simple, no-fuss connection between these two North Carolina communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will be navigating surface streets for the entire duration of the trip. The journey lacks long, uninterrupted highway stretches, instead focusing on the rhythm of local roads connecting Rockfish to Fayetteville. You should prepare for a steady pace as you navigate the various turns along the way. It is a practical, functional drive that favors local connectivity over the high-speed transit found on larger interstates.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Raeford Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Gillis Hill Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Gillis Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 401 / South Raeford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Gillis Hill Road
Turn straight onto Gillis Hill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 401 / South Raeford Road
Turn right onto US 401 / South Raeford Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Hay Street
Turn right onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Raeford Road | 9 mi | 15m |
| Gillis Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Hay Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Lindsay Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arsenal Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rockfish Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Raeford Road
— 9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockfish, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on Rockfish Road
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Rockfish Road
2
Turn slight left onto Lindsay Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lindsay Road
3
Turn straight onto Gillis Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gillis Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto US 401
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
South Raeford Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
362 ft
·
11 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Highland Avenue
7
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hay Street
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Square
9
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.26 | $4.51 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
22m 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 Rockfish, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 13.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Raeford Road, Gillis Hill Road, Hay Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Rockfish, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.06 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 straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Gillis Hill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (US 401 / South Raeford Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rockfish, NC to Fayetteville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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