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Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Midway, NC

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

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

177.6 mi

286 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 49m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 4m
8 PM
3h 33m

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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Downtown Midway, NC, NC

Midway, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

This 177.6-mile journey from Fayetteville, NC to Midway, NC is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take around 3 hours and 40 minutes. You'll primarily navigate I-40, Isaac Brooks Highway, and North Bragg Boulevard, with 37% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $28, making it an economical choice. This route offers a mixed driving experience and is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pacing. As you travel within North Carolina, you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout your trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

88.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 58.3 mi 1h 5m
Isaac Brooks Highway 43.4 mi 52m
North Bragg Boulevard 20.9 mi 29m
Taylorsville Road 13.3 mi 18m
Sanford Bypass 12.1 mi 13m
Greensboro Urban Loop 11.5 mi 12m
Murchison Road 8.6 mi 13m
US 421 6.9 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 58.3 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Midway, 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

21 mi · 29 min · North Bragg Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto NC 87 BYP

12 mi · 13 min · Sanford Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 421

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Boone Trail Road
9

Continue on US 421

43 mi · 52 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto US 421

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 421
Exit 197 Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 421
Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 85; US 421

4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 73; US 421

6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
Exit 121 Toward I 73 North, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Martinsville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421

5.8 mi · 6 min · US 421
Exit 103B Toward I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem Use the slight left lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

58 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 40
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 148 Toward US 64, NC 90: Taylorsville, West Statesville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto US 64; NC 90

256 ft · 3 sec · West Front Street
18

Continue on US 64; NC 90

13 mi · 18 min · Taylorsville Road
19

Turn right onto Millersville Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Millersville Road
20

Turn right onto Hepler Road

469 ft · 21 sec · Hepler Road
21

Turn left onto Kerley Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Kerley Road
22

Arrive at destination

Kerley Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 40 minute duration, this route is comfortably achievable as a single-day trip. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and avoid potential traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $28, planning is straightforward. The longest stretch without a break is 58.3 miles on I-40, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration before departing or plan a brief pause just before it. This flexibility means you can adjust your schedule as needed, perhaps enjoying a leisurely lunch or a quick stretch break when it suits you best.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.8 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 39 miles or 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.8 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fayetteville, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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

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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 177.6 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 58.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Graham, NC

89 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

Lillington, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greensboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.8 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.

Given Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 114.1

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13363317291

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38

Sanford, North Carolina

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 63.4

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 63.4

Siler City, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 38

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38

Sanford, North Carolina

+31880109500

Visit website

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

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 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101.5

High Point, North Carolina

+13364545651

Visit website

Kiwanis Family Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 38

Sanford, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+19197758247

Visit website

Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 88.8

Greensboro, North Carolina

+13368529721

Visit website

Adventure Landing Winston-Salem

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 126.8

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13367684730

Visit website

The Pint Sized Pasture

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 38

Sanford, North Carolina

+19194984466

Visit website

ICY RICH GIRLS MUSEUM

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 101.5

Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13369474244

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 86.8 and 105.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
86.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | US 421

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 197 Toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durha...
8
87 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | US 421

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...
9
92.7 mi into trip | ~2h in | I 73; US 421 / Greensboro Urban Loop

Keep slight right at fork onto I 73; US 421 / Greensboro Urban Loop toward I 73 North, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Martinsville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 121 Toward I 73 North, US 421 North: Winston-Salem,...
9
99.3 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in | US 421

Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 103B Toward I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
8
105.2 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.77 one way

$55.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.37 $60.73
premium $4.70 $32.87 $65.74
diesel $5.61 $39.21 $78.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.3 0 $18.65 $8.52
Efficient EV 44.4 0 $15.54 $7.10
EV Truck/SUV 71 0 $24.86 $11.37

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fayetteville, NC

Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Midway, NC

Late night in Midway on Sunday

Local time

12:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Graham, NC

89 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

47 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

3h 40m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion on I-40. While 37% of your journey will be on highways, the overall feel is not a constant interstate grind. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 58.3 miles on I-40, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The drive transitions between faster highway sections and other road types, providing some variety as you progress toward Midway. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel and moments of more local road driving.

37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.3 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 86.8 miles in near US 421.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 177.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 86.8 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.7 miles (I 73; US 421 / Greensboro Urban Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Midway, NC, road signs point toward Durham, Charlotte, Martinsville and Statesville.

Durham

86.8 mi in | ~1h 52m | via US 421

Charlotte

86.8 mi in | ~1h 52m | via US 421

Martinsville

92.7 mi in | ~2h | via I 73; US 421

Statesville

105.2 mi in | ~2h 14m | via I 40

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 3h 40m. Total distance: 177.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Midway, NC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 86.8 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.7 miles (I 73; US 421 / Greensboro Urban Loop): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Midway, NC, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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