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Trip from Washington, 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

2h 38m

Distance

133.8 mi

215 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

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city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States of America

Washington, NC

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Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Washington, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, John P East Memorial Highway, Pactolus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.92 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

66.9 miles from Washington, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 60.7 mi 1h 9m
John P East Memorial Highway 32.5 mi 34m
Pactolus Highway 14.2 mi 18m
Martin Luther King Junior Highway 9.8 mi 11m
I 95 Business 5.6 mi 7m
West 5th Street 3.6 mi 6m
NC 42 2.8 mi 4m
I 587 2.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 60.7 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 264; NC 92

3.6 mi · 6 min · West 5th Street
2

Continue on US 264

14 mi · 18 min · Pactolus Highway
3

Turn right onto US 264

9.8 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Junior Highway
Use the right lane.
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 587 West: Wilson
5

Merge onto I 587

33 mi · 34 min · John P East Memorial Highway
6

Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264

2.5 mi · 2 min · I 587; I 795; US 264
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 20
8

Turn right onto NC 42

2.8 mi · 4 min · NC 42
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
10

Merge onto I 95

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Grove Street
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto B Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · B Street
Use the left lane.
14

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

8 ft · 0 sec · Person Street
15

Continue on Person Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Person Street
16

Continue on Person Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Person Street
17

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

155 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
18

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.9 miles from Washington, NC, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.7 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 29 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 9m

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 Washington, 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 Washington, NC

This is one driving day of about 133.8 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Washington, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 60.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sharpsburg, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sharpsburg, NC

67 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

City of Greenville, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pine Level, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Washington, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 133.8

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 28.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.7

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 133.8

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hyundai Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 28.7

Greenville, North Carolina

InCharge Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 28.7

Greenville, North Carolina

+18333994638

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Washington, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 133.8

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

Visit website

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 133.8

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19104860221

Visit website

Town Common

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 19.1

Greenville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12523294567

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 133.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
17.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 264 / Martin Luther King Junior Highway

Turn right onto US 264 / Martin Luther King Junior Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
9
127.2 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | 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
132.9 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | B Street

Turn left onto B Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | Person Street

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
133.8 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | Market Square

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.92 one way

$41.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $22.88 $45.76
premium $4.70 $24.76 $49.53
diesel $5.61 $29.54 $59.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.1 0 $14.05 $6.42
Efficient EV 33.5 0 $11.71 $5.35
EV Truck/SUV 53.5 0 $18.73 $8.56

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Washington, NC

Afternoon in Washington on Saturday

Local time

2:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

2:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Sharpsburg, NC

67 mi in

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

21 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

2h 38m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

133.8 mi in 2h 38m — 54% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 95.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near US 264 / Martin Luther King Junior Highway.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 133.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 17.8 miles (US 264 / Martin Luther King Junior Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.2 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.9 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fayetteville, NC

Full guide →

Fayetteville is a city in Cumberland County, in the western part of the North Carolina Coastal Plain region. It is the county seat of Cumberland County, and is best known as the home of Fort Bragg/Liberty/Bragg (the name of which changed thrice in as many years,) a major U.S. Army installation northwest of the city. Fayetteville has received the prestigious All-America City Award from the National Civic League three times. According to the 2020 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 208,501. It ranks as the sixth-largest municipality in North Carolina. With an estimated population of 529,252, the Fayetteville metropolitan area is the largest in southeastern North Carolina, and the fifth-largest in the state.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 133.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (US 264 / Martin Luther King Junior Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 127.2 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 132.9 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, NC before heading back.

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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