Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Buies Creek, 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
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
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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Buies Creek, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short 35.5-mile drive from Fayetteville, NC, to Buies Creek, NC, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 49 minutes. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option for a quick trip. You'll primarily be navigating local roads with a low highway share of 3%, suggesting a more connected-to-the-ground experience rather than high-speed cruising. This route is best suited for a day trip, allowing you to focus on the journey without the need for an overnight stay. Given its short distance and minimal highway travel, it offers a straightforward way to get between these two Southeast region locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Boulevard | 20.9 mi | 24m |
| West Jackson Boulevard | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Dorman Road | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South 13th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| NC 82 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Arrowhead Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Long Branch Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Antioch Church Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Eastern Boulevard
— 20.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Buies Creek, 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
21 mi
·
24 min
·
North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward Long Branch Rd
9
Turn left onto Long Branch Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Branch Road
10
Continue on Arrowhead Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Road
11
Continue on Dorman Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorman Road
12
Turn right onto NC 82
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 82
13
At end of road, turn left onto NC 82
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Antioch Church Road
14
Continue on NC 82
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Iris Bryant Road
15
Turn straight onto NC 82; NC 217
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South 13th Street
16
Turn left onto US 421
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Jackson Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Marshbanks Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Marshbanks Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
172 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto Kivett Road
389 ft
·
15 sec
·
Kivett Road
21
Turn left
98 ft
·
12 sec
22
Turn left
115 ft
·
8 sec
23
Arrive at destination
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
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
34.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Main Street
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.55 one way
$11.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
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
Buies Creek, NC
Morning in Buies Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:57 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
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 on this route, characterized by its engagement with the surrounding landscape rather than continuous high-speed travel. With only a 3% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on roads that connect you directly to the communities you pass through. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles along North Eastern Boulevard. This profile means you'll likely experience more frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between North Eastern Boulevard, West Jackson Boulevard, and Dorman Road, offering a dynamic driving experience.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on North Eastern Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Person Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 35.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (Person Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (B Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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: 35.5 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 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: 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; at 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Buies Creek, 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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