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Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Archer Lodge, 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 19m

Distance

62.6 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 13m ★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America

Archer Lodge, NC

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Trip Overview

Fayetteville, NC to Archer Lodge, NC is 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 19m via North Eastern Boulevard and US 70, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating local roads than a straightforward highway journey. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, same-day excursion where you can maintain flexibility.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Eastern Boulevard 47 mi 54m
Buffalo Road 11.7 mi 17m
US 70 2.1 mi 3m
Person Street 0.5 mi <1m
B Street 0.3 mi <1m
Grove Street 0.2 mi <1m
Market Square <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Eastern Boulevard — 47 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Market Square

262 ft · 6 sec · Market Square
2

Continue on Person Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Person Street
3

Continue on Person Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Person Street
4

Enter roundabout onto B Street

121 ft · 2 sec · B Street
5

Continue on B Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · B Street
6

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto I 95 Business; US 301

47 mi · 54 min · North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro
9

Turn left onto US 70

2.1 mi · 3 min · US 70
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
11

Turn right onto Buffalo Road

12 mi · 17 min · Buffalo Road
12

Continue on Buffalo Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Buffalo Road
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at destination

Buffalo Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Benson, NC

31 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

Eastover, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Benson, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.3 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.1 — 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 | Person Street

Right onto Person Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Person Street

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~0m in | B Street

Enter roundabout onto B Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in | NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
48.1 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 70: Selma, Pine Level, Goldsboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.79 one way

$19.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.70 $21.41
premium $4.70 $11.59 $23.17
diesel $5.61 $13.82 $27.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.48 $2.50
EV Truck/SUV 25 0 $8.76 $4.01

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Fayetteville, NC

Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Archer Lodge, NC

Morning in Archer Lodge on Sunday

Local time

10:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Benson, NC

31 mi in

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 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 19m 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?

This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local road experience, not a high-speed highway cruise. While there's a 3% share of highway driving, the majority of your time will be spent on roads like North Eastern Boulevard and Buffalo Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47 miles on North Eastern Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the route transitions back to more frequent directional changes. Be prepared for an engaging drive that requires your attention as you navigate through various local segments.

Only 3% 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: 47 mi on North Eastern Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 Person Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Person Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fayetteville, NC and Archer Lodge, NC, road signs point toward Pine Level and Goldsboro.

Pine Level

48.1 mi in | ~56m

Goldsboro

48.1 mi in | ~56m

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 1h 19m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47 miles on North Eastern Boulevard. 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 (Person Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Archer Lodge, 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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