Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Aberdeen, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
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Aberdeen, NC
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Trip Overview
This 36.6-mile drive from Fayetteville to Aberdeen, North Carolina, is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 55 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for a quick trip. Since it's a short, single-day route, no overnight stays are necessary, offering you flexibility in your schedule. The drive primarily utilizes Plank Road, Raeford Road, and Aberdeen Road, indicating a route that stays within local infrastructure rather than relying on highways. It's a good choice if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Southeast North Carolina towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plank Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Raeford Road | 11 mi | 17m |
| Aberdeen Road | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Wayside Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Hay Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Fayetteville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Sandhills Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Poindexter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Plank Road
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Aberdeen, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
2
Continue on Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Hay Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
362 ft
·
9 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
5
Continue on Raeford Road
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Raeford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 401
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Road
7
Turn right onto Wayside Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayside Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Plank Road
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Plank Road
9
Turn right onto NC 211
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Aberdeen Road
10
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 211
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Poindexter Street
11
Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Sandhills Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto NC 5
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
West South Street
13
Arrive at destination
NC 5
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Fayetteville, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.6 — 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
|
Hay Street
Right onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Arsenal Avenue
Turn right onto Arsenal Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard
Turn right onto US 1; US 15; US 501; NC 211 / South Sandhills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NC 5 / West South Street
Turn right onto NC 5 / West South Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Aberdeen, NC
Late night in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
23 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
55m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway stretches to break up the pace. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 13.1 miles on Plank Road. This suggests a consistent driving experience without long periods of high-speed travel. As you transition from Plank Road to Raeford Road and finally to Aberdeen Road, you'll navigate through various local settings. The 0% highway share means you'll be on roads more typical of town and suburban environments, requiring your attention for frequent turns and potentially varying speed limits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hay Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hay Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Arsenal Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 55m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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 (Hay Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Arsenal Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aberdeen, 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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