Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Kernersville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

109.1 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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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Kernersville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 109.1-mile journey from Fayetteville, NC to Kernersville, NC takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, this route is estimated to cost around $17 in fuel. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Hay Street, Bragg Boulevard, and Murchison Road, with no highway driving involved. The drive offers a straightforward way to travel within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your attention throughout.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

54.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hay Street	—	—
Bragg Boulevard	—	—
Murchison Road	—	—
South Bragg Boulevard	—	—
North Bragg Boulevard	—	—
Sanford Bypass	—	—
Boone Trail Road	—	—
Isaac Brooks Highway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Hay Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Market Square

49 ft · 2 sec · Market Square

Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Hay Street

Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

Continue on Murchison Road

8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

21 mi · 29 min · North Bragg Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

12 mi · 13 min · Sanford Bypass

Continue on Boone Trail Road

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43 mi · 52 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

5.8 mi · 6 min · I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward NC 66: Kernersville, Walkertown

440 ft · 16 sec · NC 66: Kernersville, Walkertown

Turn left

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Turn slight left onto East Mountain Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · East Mountain Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 19-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart anytime, but consider leaving early to avoid potential local traffic congestion, especially on roads like Murchison Road. With no highway segments, your longest stretch without a turn is minimal, so plan to stay alert and manage your speed accordingly. The $17 fuel cost is modest, so you likely won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops, but it's always wise to have a full tank before you leave Fayetteville. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns; they are the defining feature of this route.

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 54.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

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 24 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 54.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kernersville, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fayetteville, NC

This is one driving day of about 109.1 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Fayetteville, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sanford, NC

55 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

Spring Lake, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanford, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kernersville, North Carolina

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 109.1

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

Kyles Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 109.1

Kernersville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13364974327

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 62.4

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 31.2

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 39

Sanford, North Carolina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.6

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19104860221

Visit website

All A Flutter Farms LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.4

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

Kiwanis Family Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 39

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19197758247

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 31.2

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 93.6

Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13369474244

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.06 one way

$34.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$18.65	$37.31
premium	$4.70	$20.19	$40.38
diesel	$5.61	$24.09	$48.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.7	$11.46	$5.24
Efficient EV	27.3	$9.55	$4.36
EV Truck/SUV	43.6	$15.27	$6.98

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, NC

Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kernersville, NC

Late night in Kernersville on Sunday

Local time

12:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

48°F

Sanford, NC

55 mi in

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

19 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

2h 19m 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?

The character of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a steady highway. With 0% highway share, expect to be on local roads for the entire 109.1-mile duration. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the route is characterized by its frequent turns and transitions through towns. This local road profile means you'll experience a more varied pace, with potential for slower traffic and more frequent stops at intersections.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Hay Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kernersville, NC is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kernersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Fayetteville, NC

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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 2h 19m. Total distance: 109.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Kernersville, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kernersville, 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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Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Kernersville, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Kyles Coffee

Kyles Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fayetteville Area CVB

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

All A Flutter Farms LLC

Kiwanis Family Park

The Pint Sized Pasture

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fayetteville, NC

Kernersville, NC

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 19m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Fayetteville, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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