Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Broadway, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Broadway, NC
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.9-mile drive from Fayetteville, NC to Broadway, NC takes approximately 49 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with Murchison Road, Nursery Road, and North Bragg Boulevard forming the backbone of this journey. The estimated fuel cost for this short excursion is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick getaway. Given its brief duration and local road profile, this route offers a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of North Carolina.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Murchison Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| Nursery Road | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| North Bragg Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Docs Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| McArthur Road | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Mt Pisgah Church Road | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Buie Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Murchison Road
— 8.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Broadway, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
2
Continue on Hay Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Hay Street
3
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bragg Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on NC 210
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Murchison Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on NC 24; NC 87; NC 210
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
North Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Nursery Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Nursery Road
8
Continue on Nursery Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Nursery Road
9
Turn left onto Docs Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Docs Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto NC 27
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
NC 27
11
Turn right onto Buie Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Buie Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto McDougald Road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
McDougald Road
13
Turn right onto Mt Pisgah Church Road
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mt Pisgah Church Road
14
Turn left onto McArthur Road
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
McArthur Road
15
Continue on Seminole Road
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Seminole Road
16
Continue on South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Bragg Boulevard
Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Nursery Road
Turn right onto Nursery Road
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NC 27
At end of road, turn left onto NC 27
Navigation decision point
4
25.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
McDougald Road
At end of road, turn left onto McDougald Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.14 one way
$10.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.63 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Broadway, NC
Late night in Broadway on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
3 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
49m 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 for the entirety of this 32.9-mile trip, with no significant highway stretches. Murchison Road accounts for the longest uninterrupted segment at 8.6 miles, offering a consistent feel before you transition to other local thoroughfares. The road profile suggests a journey that is more about navigating town and local routes rather than open highway cruising. This means you'll likely experience varied speed limits and more frequent intersections as you make your way from Fayetteville to Broadway.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on Murchison Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Bragg Boulevard.
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 32.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.5 miles (Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (Nursery Road): 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 49m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on Murchison Road. 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 Broadway, 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 0.5 miles (Bragg Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (NC 24; NC 87 / North Bragg Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (Nursery Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broadway, 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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