Origin
City of Hamlet, NC
Afternoon in City of Hamlet on Sunday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Hamlet, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Hamlet, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
The City of Hamlet to Fayetteville is 58.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Plank Road and US 1, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a fairly local feel for much of the journey, with a good amount of turning involved. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to manage within a single day, making it a convenient option for a short hop between these two NC locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plank Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| US 1 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| South Raeford Road | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| King Street | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Addor Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Army Road | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Ashemont Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Wayside Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Plank Road
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Hamlet, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on Hylan Avenue
81 ft
·
8 sec
·
Hylan Avenue
2
Turn left onto NC 177
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Marlboro Street
3
Continue on NC 177
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
King Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 1
5
Turn right onto Addor Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Addor Road
6
Continue on Addor Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Addor Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Ashemont Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ashemont Road
9
Continue on Ashemont Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ashemont Road
11
Continue on Army Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Army Road
12
Continue on Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
13
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
14
Turn left onto US 401
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 401
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 401
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
362 ft
·
11 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Highland Avenue
19
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hay Street
Use the right lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Square
21
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from City of Hamlet, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 177 / Marlboro Street
Turn left onto NC 177 / Marlboro Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 1
At end of road, turn right onto US 1
Navigation decision point
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Ashemont Road
At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road
Navigation decision point
6
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Hay Street
Turn right onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 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
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 19% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.1 miles on Plank Road before needing to navigate turns. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention, as you'll be engaging with local roads and intersections frequently. The majority of this trip is not on high-speed freeways, so plan for a more deliberate pace as you make your way from Hamlet to Fayetteville.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Plank Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 177 / Marlboro Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (NC 177 / Marlboro Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (US 1): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (Ashemont Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fayetteville, NC
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on Plank Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 177 / Marlboro Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles (US 1): Navigation decision point; at 24.2 miles (Ashemont Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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