This 92.6-mile drive from Burnsville, NC to Fayetteville, NC is a straightforward, single-day trip that should take you about 2 hours and 8 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for a quick transition between locations within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Fayetteville Road and NC 742, with a smaller highway share of 20%. This makes it a more hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed interstate journey. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's perfectly suited for a single day's travel without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Burnsville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Fayetteville Road
21.8 mi
25m
NC 742
13.3 mi
18m
Plank Road
13.1 mi
18m
Andrew Jackson Highway
10.2 mi
13m
South Raeford Road
9.5 mi
15m
US 74 BUS
5.3 mi
7m
Addor Road
4.1 mi
5m
Army Road
3.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Fayetteville Road
— 21.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burnsville, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
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Start on NC 742
13 mi·18 min·NC 742
2
Turn right onto US 52; NC 742
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 52; NC 742
3
Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.4 mi·26 sec·W. Cliff Martin Highway
4
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
0.7 mi·1 min·Salisbury Street
5
Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742
2.4 mi·4 min·West Caswell Street
6
Continue on US 74
10 mi·13 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
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.
8
Turn left onto West Green Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West Green Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 1
21 mi·24 min·Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Addor Road
11
Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi·3 min·Addor Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi·45 sec·Ashemont Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
135 ft·2 sec·Ashemont Road
14
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Ashemont Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Ashemont Road
16
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi·5 min·Army Road
17
Continue on Plank Road
13 mi·18 min·Plank Road
18
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Wayside Road
19
Turn left onto US 401
0.8 mi·1 min·Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 401
1.4 mi·1 min·Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on US 401
9.5 mi·15 min·South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
362 ft·11 sec·Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Highland Avenue
24
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Hay Street
Use the right lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft·5 sec·Market Square
26
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 8-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is advisable to avoid any potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Fayetteville. While there are no designated stops in the data, this route’s turn-heavy nature means you'll want to stay alert. The longest stretch without a turn is 21.8 miles, so plan any brief breaks before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $14, and this is a local drive where gas stations might be less frequent than on major highways. A proactive approach to fueling before you depart Burnsville will ensure a smooth trip.
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 46.3 miles from Burnsville, NC, or about 1h 2m 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m
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 Burnsville, 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 Burnsville, NC
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Burnsville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
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 13.6 and 92.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.6 mi into trip|~18m in|US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway
Turn left onto US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway
Navigation decision point
9
27.3 mi into trip|~38m 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...
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33.5 mi into trip|~47m in|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
91.3 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|Hay Street
Turn right onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
92.5 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.48 one way
$28.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.83
$31.67
premium
$4.70
$17.14
$34.28
diesel
$5.61
$20.44
$40.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
11 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Tesla Supercharger
Fayetteville, NC
Tesla
16 DCFC
Richmond Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Rockingham, NC
Tesla
12 DCFC
Lafayette Ford
Fayetteville, NC
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Liberty Ford
Fayetteville, NC
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Champion Ford Lincoln
Rockingham, NC
FORD_CHARGE
2 DCFC
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NC
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Cadillac Of Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
EV Connect
2 DCFC
GOV ANNEX COUNTYOFANSON
Wadesboro, NC
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
FORD_CHARGE: 3
Tesla: 2
EV Connect: 2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.10
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.96
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 16, 2026
Origin
Burnsville, NC
Morning
in Burnsville on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Morning
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
74°F
Aberdeen, NC
46 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
43 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
2h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 92.6-mile journey. With only a 20% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including significant portions of Fayetteville Road and NC 742. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.8 miles on Fayetteville Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more frequent turns. This profile suggests a driving experience where you'll be actively engaged with managing direction changes rather than cruising on open highway.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on Fayetteville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 13.6 miles in near US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 92.6 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 13.6 miles (US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burnsville, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.
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 2h 8m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on Fayetteville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.6 miles (US 52; US 74; NC 742 / W. Cliff Martin Highway): Navigation decision point; at 27.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles (US 1 / Fayetteville Road): 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.
