Origin
Weddington, NC
Evening in Weddington on Sunday
Local time
6:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weddington, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
121 mi
195 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Weddington, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 121 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fayetteville Road, Andrew Jackson Highway, Plank Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on Fayetteville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.36 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
60.5 miles from Weddington, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 121 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fayetteville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
728 ft
241 ft
Total Climb
154 ft
Total Descent
641 ft
Highest Point
728 ft
Elevation Range
487 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 84 / Weddington Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 121 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: near the start (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NC 84 / Weddington Road
Turn left onto NC 84 / Weddington Road
Navigation decision point
6
13.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn right onto US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
55.7 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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US 74 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
6
61.9 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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US 1 / Fayetteville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
119.7 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
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Hay Street
Turn right onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Weddington, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.
Asheboro
55.7 mi in
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~1h 20m
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via US 74 BUS
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Road | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 15.6 mi | 21m |
| Plank Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| W. Cliff Martin Highway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Weddington Road | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| South Raeford Road | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| US 74 BUS | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Roosevelt Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Road
— 21.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weddington, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on this road
61 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NC 84
0.1 mi
·
44 sec
·
Weddington Road
3
Continue on NC 84
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Weddington Road
4
Enter roundabout onto NC 84
77 ft
·
1 sec
·
Weddington Road
5
Continue on NC 84
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Weddington Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NC 84
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
Weddington Road
7
Continue on NC 84
4.6 mi
·
6 min
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Weddington Road
8
Turn left onto NC 200
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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M L King Jr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NC 200
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dickerson Boulevard
10
Turn right onto US 74; NC 200
5.2 mi
·
6 min
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West Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 74
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Marshville Boulevard
13
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carroll M. Edwards Highway
14
Continue on US 74
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
W. Cliff Martin Highway
16
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salisbury Street
17
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Caswell Street
18
Continue on US 74
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 74 BUS
Exit 306
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Green Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Addor Road
23
Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Addor Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
26
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
27
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
28
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
29
Continue on Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
30
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
31
Turn left onto US 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
32
Continue on US 401
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 401
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
34
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
362 ft
·
11 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Highland Avenue
36
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hay Street
Use the right lane.
37
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
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Market Square
38
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 60.5 miles from Weddington, NC, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 17m
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 Weddington, 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 Weddington, NC
This is one driving day of about 121 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weddington, 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 Fayetteville Road for about 21.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.5 mi from Weddington, NC · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.5 miles from Weddington, 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
$19.36 one way
$38.73 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.10 | $42.20 |
| premium | $4.78 | $22.76 | $45.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 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 | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.81 |
| Efficient EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.94 | $7.74 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:40 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
28 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 51m 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 Weddington, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 121 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fayetteville Road, Andrew Jackson Highway, Plank Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.5 miles from Weddington, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.36 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 121 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: near the start (NC 84 / Weddington Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.7 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Weddington, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 241 ft to 728 ft elevation with about 154 ft of total climbing.
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