Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Creedmoor, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
89.1 mi
143 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 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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Creedmoor, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Creedmoor, NC covers 89.1 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Eastern Boulevard, I 40, NC 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.8 miles on North Eastern Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Boulevard | 30.8 mi | 36m |
| I 40 | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| NC 50 | 19.5 mi | 29m |
| I 440 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| I 87 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Glenwood Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Eastern Boulevard
— 30.8 mi, about 36m
Traffic on I-440
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 21 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,953 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~244 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
20.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 102 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Creedmoor, 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
31 mi
·
36 min
·
North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 West: Raleigh
10
Merge onto I 40
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
13
Merge onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 87; I 440; US 64
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 440
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 440
Toward I 440 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 70 West, NC 50 North: Crabtree Valley, Durham, Glenwood Ave
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 70; NC 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenwood Avenue
17
Take the exit onto NC 50
20 mi
·
29 min
·
NC 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto NC 50; NC 56
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Wilton Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
NC 50; NC 56
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Creedmoor, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fayetteville, NC
This is one driving day of about 89.1 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Eastern Boulevard for about 30.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 68.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
6
47.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 440
Keep slight left at fork onto I 440 toward I 440 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 440 West
7
68.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 70 West, NC 50 North: Crabtree Valley, Durham, Glenwood Ave
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 70 West, NC 50 North: Crabtree Valley...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.65 one way
$27.31 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $14.98 | $29.96 |
| premium | $4.64 | $16.27 | $32.53 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.36 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Creedmoor, NC
Afternoon in Creedmoor on Saturday
Local time
1:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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 52m 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?
89.1 mi in 1h 52m, mostly highway — 30.8 mi of that is on North Eastern Boulevard.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on North Eastern Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Eastern Boulevard and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
406 ft
102 ft
Total Climb
403 ft
Total Descent
129 ft
Highest Point
406 ft
~76.4 mi in
Elevation Range
304 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Creedmoor, NC, road signs point toward Wilmington and Durham.
Wilmington
31.9 mi in
|
~38m
Durham
68.6 mi in
|
~1h 21m
About the Cities
Starting in Fayetteville, NC
Full guide →Founded 1762
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.
Top landmarks
- • Airborne & Special Operations Museum — museum in Fayetteville, North Carolina
- • Fayetteville — railway station in Fayetteville, the United States of America
- • Confederate Breastworks
Arriving in Creedmoor, NC
Full guide →Founded 1885
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 52m. Total distance: 89.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on North Eastern Boulevard. 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 Creedmoor, 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 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Creedmoor, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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