Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
40.8 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Bladenboro, NC
Mark Stebnicki
If you are planning a quick excursion from Fayetteville to Bladenboro, you can expect a straightforward 40.8-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Southeast region of North Carolina, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of roughly $7, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via the Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, NC 410, and 3rd Street. Given the short duration, this route offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out and return at your convenience without the fatigue of a long-haul trek.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Freeway | 30.2 mi | 41m |
| NC 410 | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| 3rd Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Gillespie Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Market Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Bladenboro, NC.
Start on Market Square
Continue on Gillespie Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto NC 87
Turn right onto NC 410
Enter roundabout onto NC 410
Continue on NC 410
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.4 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Right onto Gillespie Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward NC 87 South: Elizabethtown
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto NC 87 / Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NC 410
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.38 one way
$12.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Bladenboro on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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-focused experience, as 94% of this drive takes place on high-speed roads. The vast majority of your time behind the wheel will be spent on the Martin Luther King Jr Freeway, which accounts for a 30.2-mile stretch of the journey. Because the route is dominated by highway travel, you can anticipate consistent speeds and a very direct path between the two towns. As you transition from the freeway onto NC 410 and eventually 3rd Street, the character of the drive shifts from a high-speed transit to local road navigation. It is a functional, no-frills route designed to get you to your destination efficiently.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway and NC 410. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Gillespie Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Bladenboro, NC is easy. At 57m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Gillespie Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (NC 87 / Martin Luther King Jr Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
159 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
158 ft
~29.1 mi in
Elevation Range
74 ft
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 57m. Total distance: 40.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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