Brevard, NC to Fayetteville, NC is 256.3 miles and takes about 5h 36m via Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the western part of the state towards the Sandhills region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a more leisurely pace than a pure interstate journey. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach Fayetteville without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.2 miles from Brevard, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Andrew Jackson Highway
33.8 mi
41m
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi
25m
Monroe Expressway
18.7 mi
21m
Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
18.2 mi
19m
Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
17.6 mi
21m
James A. Callahan Highway
15.2 mi
17m
Plank Road
13.1 mi
18m
W. Cliff Martin Highway
12.8 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
Andrew Jackson Highway
— 33.8 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brevard, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on US 64
0.9 mi·2 min·South Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on US 64; US 276
0.7 mi·1 min·Asheville Highway
3
Turn slight right onto US 64; US 276
1.3 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 64; US 276
153 ft·3 sec·Asheville Highway
5
Continue on US 64; US 276
0.5 mi·55 sec·Asheville Highway
6
Continue on NC 280
0.1 mi·13 sec·Boylston Highway
7
Merge onto NC 280
4.9 mi·7 min·Asheville Highway
8
Continue on NC 280
8.2 mi·11 min·Boylston Highway
9
Turn right onto Butler Bridge Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Butler Bridge Road
10
Turn right onto US 25
0.6 mi·57 sec·Asheville Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
12
Merge onto I 26; US 25; US 74; US 64 Truck
9.8 mi·11 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 26; US 74
12 mi·14 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
14
Take the exit onto US 74
0.3 mi·18 sec·Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Exit 67Toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, RutherfordtonUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
0.2 mi·10 sec·Sergeant W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Toward US 74 East: Forest City, Rutherfordton
16
Continue on US 74
18 mi·19 min·Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
17
Continue on US 74
15 mi·17 min·James A. Callahan Highway
18
Take the exit onto US 74
12 mi·17 min·West Dixon Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on US 74
1.8 mi·2 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
20
Continue on US 74
6.8 mi·7 min·Senator J. Ollie Harris Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·7 sec
Toward I 85, US 29 South: Charlotte, Spartanburg
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·55 sec
Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, CharlotteUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 85
18 mi·21 min·Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 85
8.5 mi·10 min·Cameron Morrison Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 36Toward NC 16: Brookshire Boulevard, Downtown CharlotteUse the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
386 ft·11 sec
Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America StadiumUse the left / right lanes.
27
Merge onto NC 16
0.3 mi·21 sec·Brookshire Boulevard
28
Continue on NC 16
3.6 mi·5 min·Brookshire Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 2BToward US 74 East, NC 27 East: Independence BoulevardUse the slight left / straight lanes.
30
Merge onto US 74; NC 27
3.3 mi·4 min·East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
357 ft·4 sec·East Independence Boulevard
Toward US 74 East
32
Continue on US 74
2.1 mi·2 min·East Independence Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on US 74
2.4 mi·3 min·East Independence Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on US 74
4.5 mi·6 min·Independence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP
19 mi·21 min·Monroe Expressway
Exit 255Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, WilmingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Merge onto US 74
0.3 mi·27 sec·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
37
Continue on US 74
2.9 mi·5 min·West Marshville Boulevard
38
Continue on US 74
2.5 mi·3 min·Carroll M. Edwards Highway
39
Continue on US 74
6.1 mi·8 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74
6.7 mi·9 min·W. Cliff Martin Highway
41
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
42
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi·4 min·West Caswell Street
43
Continue on US 74
10 mi·13 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
44
Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS
5.3 mi·7 min·US 74 BUS
Exit 306Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, AsheboroUse the slight right lane.
45
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West Green Street
46
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
21 mi·24 min·Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Addor Road
48
Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Addor Road
49
At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Ashemont Road
50
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
135 ft·2 sec·Ashemont Road
51
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Ashemont Road
52
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Ashemont Road
53
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi·5 min·Army Road
54
Continue on Plank Road
13 mi·18 min·Plank Road
55
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Wayside Road
56
Turn left onto US 401
0.8 mi·1 min·Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
57
Continue on US 401
1.4 mi·1 min·Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
58
Continue on US 401
9.5 mi·15 min·South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
59
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
362 ft·11 sec·Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
60
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Highland Avenue
61
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Hay Street
Use the right lane.
62
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft·5 sec·Market Square
63
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 36-minute drive, leaving Brevard in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. Since the total distance is just over 250 miles, you can comfortably complete it in one day. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition to surface roads, and remember the estimated fuel cost is around $40. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 33.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway, so plan your stops accordingly.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128.2 miles from Brevard, NC, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 56 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.2 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
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 Brevard, 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 Brevard, NC
This is one driving day of about 256.3 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Brevard, 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 Andrew Jackson Highway for about 33.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.9 and 191 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
41.9 mi into trip|~57m in|US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway
Take the exit onto US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherfordton
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 67
Toward US 74 East, NC 108: Columbus, Rutherford...
8
96.6 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Gastonia, Charlotte
9
123.7 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brookshire Boulevard, Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward NC 16 South: Downtown Charlotte, Brooksh...
9
140.5 mi into trip|~2h 59m in|US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 255
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham, Wilm...
9
191 mi into trip|~4h 6m in|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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.08 one way
$80.16 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$43.82
$87.65
premium
$4.70
$47.44
$94.87
diesel
$5.61
$56.59
$113.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.9
0
$26.91
$12.30
Efficient EV
64.1
0
$22.43
$10.25
EV Truck/SUV
102.5
1
$35.88
$16.40
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Brevard, NC
Night
in Brevard on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Night
in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
17 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
5h 36m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 13% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 33.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway, which will likely feel like steady cruising rather than high-speed travel. The transition from highway to surface roads means you should anticipate more local traffic and potentially more intersections to navigate as you get closer to Fayetteville.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on Andrew Jackson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 41.9 miles in near US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 33 significant decision points across 256.3 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: at 41.9 miles (US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brevard, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Rutherfordton, Spartanburg, Charlotte, Bank Of America Stadium, Wilmington and Asheboro.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 256.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on Andrew Jackson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fayetteville, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.9 miles (US 74 / Sgt W Dean Arledge Memorial Highway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fayetteville, NC before the return drive.
