Origin
Seven Lakes, NC
Evening in Seven Lakes on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Seven Lakes, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
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6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Seven Lakes, NC
Michael Ken
Fayetteville, NC
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Seven Lakes to Fayetteville, you can expect a manageable 53.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Plank Road, South Raeford Road, and NC 211 as you transition through the Southeast region of North Carolina. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, this drive is an affordable option for those looking to connect these two points. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to head out whenever it suits your plans best.
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
26.6 miles from Seven Lakes, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with brief stretches of highway travel. You will spend about 30% of your time on highways, meaning the pace remains varied rather than constant. You can expect your longest uninterrupted stretch to be 13.1 miles while traveling along Plank Road. As you progress through the route, the road environment shifts, providing a change of scenery that keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. It is a practical, straightforward path that requires you to stay attentive as the road type transitions throughout the hour-and-a-half journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Shenandoah Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.2 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: at 0.1 miles (East Shenandoah Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (NC 211): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Shenandoah Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Shenandoah Road
Navigation decision point
5
17.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
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NC 211
Turn left onto NC 211
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.3 mi into trip
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~42m in
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Plank Road
Turn left onto Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
38.4 mi into trip
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~1h in
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Wayside Road
Turn right onto Wayside Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
52 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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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 |
| NC 211 Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Beulah Hill Road North | 6.8 mi | 11m |
| Wayside Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Raeford Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Hay Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Plank Road
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seven Lakes, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
53 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Shenandoah Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Shenandoah Road
3
Turn left onto Dogwood Lane
364 ft
·
24 sec
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Dogwood Lane
4
Turn right onto Seven Lakes Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Lakes Drive
5
Turn left onto NC 211
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
NC 211 Highway
6
Turn right onto NC 5
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Beulah Hill Road North
7
Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Sandhills Boulevard
8
Turn left onto US 15; US 501; NC 211
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Poindexter Street
9
Turn left onto NC 211
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
NC 211
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left onto US 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 401
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 401
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
362 ft
·
11 sec
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Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Highland Avenue
17
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hay Street
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Square
19
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a shorter drive, you have the advantage of total flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the entire 53.2-mile trip can be completed in one go without significant fatigue. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is quite low at $9, so topping off your tank before you leave Seven Lakes is a smart, simple way to ensure you don't have to worry about finding a station mid-trip. Pay close attention to your navigation when switching between NC 211 and South Raeford Road to keep your travel time close to the 1 hour and 24 minute estimate. By keeping your pace steady on the longer stretches, you will arrive in Fayetteville feeling refreshed and ready for your next activity.
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 26.6 miles from Seven Lakes, NC, or about 43m 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 53.2 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.6 miles or 43m 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 11m
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 Seven Lakes, 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 Seven Lakes, NC
This is one driving day of about 53.2 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Seven Lakes, 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 26.6 mi from Seven Lakes, NC · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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
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
$8.51 one way
$17.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
5:20 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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 Seven Lakes, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 26.6 miles from Seven Lakes, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.51 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 53.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Shenandoah Road): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (NC 211): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles (Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Seven Lakes, NC to Fayetteville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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