Origin
Erwin, NC
Late night in Erwin on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erwin, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Erwin, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
Start on Chief Joseph Lane
Continue on South 14th Street
At end of road, turn right onto Moulton Spring Road
Continue on NC 82
Continue on NC 82
Turn right onto NC 82
Turn left onto Dorman Road
Continue on Arrowhead Road
Continue on State Road 1002
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
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.
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
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.76 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Erwin on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Pope Afb
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).
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.
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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