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2h 32m
Distance
127.6 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
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Scotland Neck, NC
Nunzio Guerrera
Fayetteville, NC
Tom Fisk
The drive from Scotland Neck, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 127.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Thirteen Bridges Road, I 95 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.1 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.42 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
63.8 miles from Scotland Neck, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 127.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Thirteen Bridges Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 98.1 miles on I 95.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
226 ft
Total Descent
124 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~42.5 mi in
Elevation Range
119 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Thirteen Bridges Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Roanoke Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Roanoke Street): Navigation decision point; at 120.9 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
Navigation decision point
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
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Between Scotland Neck, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.
Fort Bragg
Pope Afb
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 98.1 mi | 1h 49m |
| Thirteen Bridges Road | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| I 95 Business | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| West 12th Street | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| NC 481 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Glenview Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Whitaker Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scotland Neck, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
Start on East 11th Street
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
Turn left onto East 12th Street
Continue on NC 125; NC 903
Turn left onto Thirteen Bridges Road
Continue on Whitaker Street
Turn right onto NC 481 Business
Turn straight onto NC 481 Business
At end of road, turn right onto NC 481
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
Turn left onto B Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Continue on Person Street
Continue on Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Arrive at 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.
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 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Scotland Neck, 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 Scotland Neck, NC
This is one driving day of about 127.6 miles and 2h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.8 mi from Scotland Neck, NC · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.8 miles from Scotland Neck, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.1 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$20.42 one way
$40.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $24.00 | $48.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.40 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.86 | $8.17 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Scotland Neck on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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