Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
75.7 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Wilson, NC to Fayetteville, NC covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 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, I 95 Business, NC 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.11 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Wilson, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 75.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and I 95 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.7 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 95 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near I 95.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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 Wilson, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.
Fort Bragg
Pope Afb
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 60.7 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 95 Business | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| NC 42 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Tarboro Street West | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hines Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
Start on Hines Street South
Turn left onto Tarboro Street West
Continue on NC 42
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 75.7 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 47m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Wilson, 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 Wilson, NC
This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.9 mi from Wilson, NC · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Wilson, 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 60.7 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
$12.11 one way
$24.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| premium | $4.78 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.60 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Wilson on Saturday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Raleigh, NC
38 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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