Trip from Whiteville, NC to Fayetteville, NC

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

65.2 mi

105 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 21m

8 AM

1h 33m

10 AM

1h 25m

12 PM

1h 24m

3 PM

1h 26m

5 PM

1h 33m

8 PM

1h 17m

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

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Whiteville, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Fayetteville, NC

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Whiteville to Fayetteville, expect a straightforward 61.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budget around $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two southeastern North Carolina cities. Since the drive is quite direct, you can easily complete it in a morning or afternoon without feeling rushed. It serves as a practical connection within the region, offering a consistent driving experience from start to finish.

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

32.6 miles from Whiteville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway segments. You will navigate primarily via West Washington Street, Powell Boulevard, and the Andrew Jackson Highway, keeping you on local roads for the entire duration. Because the route relies on surface streets, you should expect a more engaged driving experience compared to a high-speed motorway. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 61.2-mile trip, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares. It is an ideal path if you prefer backroads over the repetitive nature of major expressways.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

206 ft 64 ft

Total Climb

195 ft

Total Descent

192 ft

Highest Point

206 ft

~62.5 mi in

Elevation Range

142 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 early in the drive near US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 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: near the start (US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street

Enter roundabout onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard

Turn right onto US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

29.2 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont

32.9 mi into trip | ~40m in | West 5th Street

At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street

Navigation decision point

55.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | I 95 Business

Take the exit onto I 95 Business toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 40 Toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort...

Towns Along This Route

Between Whiteville, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fairmont, Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield.

Fairmont

29.2 mi in | ~33m

Fort Bragg

55.2 mi in | ~1h 8m | via I 95 Business

Pope Army Airfield

55.2 mi in | ~1h 8m | via I 95 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	20.7 mi	23m
Andrew Jackson Highway	16.9 mi	18m
American Indian Highway	10.7 mi	12m
I 95 Business	7.4 mi	8m
Martin Luther King Jr Drive	3.3 mi	6m
Gillespie Street	2.5 mi	3m
Carthage Road	1.1 mi	1m
Powell Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 20.7 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 74 Business; US 76 Business

65 ft · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Enter roundabout onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business

205 ft · 3 sec · West Washington Street

Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business

0.3 mi · 30 sec · West Washington Street

Turn right onto US 701 Bypass

0.9 mi · 1 min · Powell Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Merge onto US 74; US 76

17 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

Continue on US 74; NC 130

11 mi · 12 min · American Indian Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont

Turn right onto NC 41

3.3 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Continue on Apple Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Apple Street

At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West 5th Street

Turn left onto North Water Street

393 ft · 7 sec · North Water Street

Enter roundabout onto North Water Street

219 ft · 3 sec · North Water Street

Continue on North Water Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Water Street

Turn straight onto Carthage Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · Carthage Road

Turn right onto Capuano Street

152 ft · 6 sec · Capuano Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Merge onto I 95; US 301

21 mi · 23 min · I 95; US 301

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 95 Business

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 95 Business

Exit 40 Toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 95 Business; US 301

2.4 mi · 2 min · I 95 Business; US 301

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 95 Business; US 301

323 ft · 4 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street

2.5 mi · 3 min · Gillespie Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

253 ft · 4 sec · Market Square

Arrive at destination

Market Square

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You can comfortably make the drive in just over an hour, so there is no need to over-analyze your pace or build in long rest breaks. Keep in mind that because you are traveling on local roads rather than highways, traffic patterns on West Washington Street or the Andrew Jackson Highway could influence your total travel time. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out, as the $10 fuel estimate assumes a steady transit. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time precisely for your 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.

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 32.6 miles from Whiteville, NC, or about 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.7 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 65.2 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.6 miles or 40m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Whiteville, 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 Whiteville, NC

This is one driving day of about 65.2 miles and 1h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whiteville, 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 I 95 for about 20.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.6 mi from Whiteville, NC · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Apex, NC

33 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

Apex, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Apex, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Whiteville, 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

$10.43 one way

$20.87 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$11.37	$22.74
premium	$4.78	$12.26	$24.53
diesel	$5.64	$14.49	$28.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.6	$6.85	$3.13
Efficient EV	16.3	$5.71	$2.61
EV Truck/SUV	26.1	$9.13	$4.17

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 7 hours ago

Origin

Whiteville, NC

Evening in Whiteville on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Sunny

SE 3 to 8 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Evening in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

6:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 10 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

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

2 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 20m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Whiteville, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 65.2 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Andrew Jackson Highway, American Indian Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Whiteville, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 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.

Between Whiteville, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fairmont, Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield.

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Trip from Whiteville, NC to Fayetteville, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fayetteville, NC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Whiteville, NC

Fayetteville, NC

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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