Traveling from Fayetteville to Northchase covers a 101.3-mile stretch through the Southeast, typically taking about 2 hours and 11 minutes of driving time. Since the entire route is completed via local roads like Person Street, B Street, and Grove Street rather than major interstates, you should prepare for a steady, focused pace. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budgeting around $16 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Because this journey relies entirely on local navigation, it offers a distinct alternative to standard highway travel for those looking to traverse this corner of North Carolina.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NC 24
51.6 mi
57m
Grove Street
13.4 mi
18m
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi
15m
Turkey Highway
9.4 mi
13m
Autry Highway
4.9 mi
6m
North College Road
3.1 mi
5m
Sunset Avenue
1.7 mi
3m
Autry Hwy
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 51.6 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Northchase, 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
13 mi·18 min·Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NC 24
4.9 mi·6 min·Autry Highway
8
Continue on NC 24
1.5 mi·2 min·Autry Hwy
9
Continue on NC 24
12 mi·15 min·Roseboro Highway
10
Continue on NC 24
1.7 mi·3 min·Sunset Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto NC 24
0.2 mi·22 sec·NC 24
Toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
12
Merge onto US 421; US 701; NC 24
0.7 mi·47 sec·Faircloth Freeway
13
Take the exit onto NC 24
1.4 mi·2 min·NC 24
Toward NC 24 East: Warsaw
14
Turn right onto East Railroad Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East Railroad Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto NC 24
9.4 mi·13 min·Turkey Highway
16
Take the exit onto NC 24
50 mi·53 min·NC 24
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead
18
Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Holly Shelter Road
19
Turn left onto US 117; NC 133
0.4 mi·40 sec·Castle Hayne Road
20
Enter roundabout onto US 117; NC 132
381 ft·6 sec·North College Road
21
Continue on US 117; NC 132
3.1 mi·4 min·North College Road
22
Turn left onto Trademark Drive
0.1 mi·36 sec·Trademark Drive
23
Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
0.1 mi·30 sec·Enterprise Drive
24
Turn right onto North Chase Apartments
0.1 mi·31 sec·North Chase Apartments
25
Arrive at destination
North Chase Apartments
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 11-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid peak local traffic. Since there are no scheduled stops in this itinerary, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave; setting aside $16 for gas should keep you on track for the full 101.3 miles. Because you are navigating strictly through local streets, keep a close eye on your GPS to manage the frequent turns on Person, B, and Grove Streets. This route is short enough that you don't need to worry about complex pacing or multi-day planning. Use the lack of designated stops to your advantage by choosing your own preferred intervals for breaks along these local roads.
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 50.6 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.6 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 12m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northchase, 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 101.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NC 24 for about 51.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 96.3 — 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.
6
33.9 mi into trip|~48m in|NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24 toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 421 South, US 701 South, NC 24 East
5
96.3 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Castle Hayne, Hampstead
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$17.32
$34.64
premium
$4.70
$18.75
$37.50
diesel
$5.61
$22.37
$44.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.64
$4.86
Efficient EV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
EV Truck/SUV
40.5
0
$14.18
$6.48
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
4:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Northchase, NC
Late night
in Northchase on Sunday
Local time
4:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Mount Olive, NC
51 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
21 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 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 87.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this 101.3-mile route has a 0% highway share. You will spend the entire duration navigating local thoroughfares, which requires your full attention behind the wheel compared to cruising on a wide-open freeway. The road personality is defined by frequent transitions between Person, B, and Grove Streets, creating a technical driving experience. Without the relief of long, straight highway stretches, the journey demands consistent engagement from the driver. Prepare for a hands-on experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed transit.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.6 mi on NC 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Person Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 11m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
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.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.6 miles on NC 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 — Moores Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Northchase, NC before heading back.
