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Trip from Erwin, 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

36m

Distance

28 mi

45 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

human settlement in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America

Erwin, NC

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city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 28-mile drive from Erwin, NC to Fayetteville, NC is a quick trip, typically taking just 36 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. The journey primarily utilizes I-95 and I-95 Business, offering a direct path through the Southeast region. Its highway-focused profile makes it a practical choice for those seeking an efficient connection between these North Carolina towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 15.2 mi 17m
I 95 Business 5.6 mi 7m
Dorman Road 1.5 mi 1m
NC 82 1.2 mi 1m
Arrowhead Road 0.9 mi 1m
Long Branch Road 0.7 mi 1m
Antioch Church Road 0.6 mi 1m
Person Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 15.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chief Joseph Lane

455 ft · 11 sec · Chief Joseph Lane
2

Continue on South 14th Street

0.5 mi · 58 sec · South 14th Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto Moulton Spring Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Moulton Spring Road
4

Continue on NC 82

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Iris Bryant Road
5

Continue on NC 82

0.6 mi · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
6

Turn right onto NC 82

1.2 mi · 1 min · NC 82
7

Turn left onto Dorman Road

1.5 mi · 1 min · Dorman Road
8

Continue on Arrowhead Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
9

Continue on State Road 1002

0.7 mi · 1 min · Long Branch Road
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
11

Merge onto I 95

15 mi · 17 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 95 Business
Exit 56 Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Grove Street
Use the right lane.
14

Turn left onto B Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · B Street
Use the left lane.
15

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

8 ft · 0 sec · Person Street
16

Continue on Person Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Person Street
17

Continue on Person Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Person Street
18

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

155 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
19

Arrive at destination

Market Square

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 28 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
6.2 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
21.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 95 Business

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 56 Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayettevill...
6
27.1 mi into trip | ~35m in | B Street

Turn left onto B Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
27.8 mi into trip | ~36m in | Person Street

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
28 mi into trip | ~36m in | Market Square

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.38 one way

$8.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $4.79 $9.58
premium $4.70 $5.18 $10.36
diesel $5.61 $6.18 $12.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.94 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.92 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Erwin, NC

Late night in Erwin on Sunday

Local time

4:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

4:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 15 mph 0% chance 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

44 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

36m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-centric experience on this route, with 79% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 15.2 miles on I-95, providing a consistent pace. The profile suggests a focus on efficient travel, so anticipate primarily interstate driving with limited deviations onto local roads like Dorman Road. This isn't a route for winding scenic byways; rather, it's designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 95 Business. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near I 95.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 28 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: at 6.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (B Street): 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.

Between Erwin, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.

Fort Bragg

21.4 mi in | ~27m | via I 95 Business

Pope Afb

21.4 mi in | ~27m | via I 95 Business

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 36m. Total distance: 28 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on I 95. 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.

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: at 6.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (B Street): 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.

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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