Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Richlands, 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
Distance
84.2 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
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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Richlands, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Fayetteville, NC to Richlands, NC is 84.2 miles and takes about 2 hours via NC 24, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina's Southeast region, offering a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day. You'll experience a blend of highway travel and local roads, making it a straightforward journey for those looking for a relatively short hop. The drive is practical, with most of the route on main roads, suitable for a relaxed pace or a quick transit between these two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 24 | 33 mi | 45m |
| Grove Street | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Roseboro Highway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Turkey Highway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| South Kenansville Bypass | 6 mi | 8m |
| Autry Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Sunset Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Autry Hwy | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 33 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Richlands, 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
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NC 24
17
Take the exit onto NC 24
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
NC 24
Toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
18
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Kenansville Bypass
19
Turn right onto NC 24
23 mi
·
32 min
·
NC 24
20
Turn left onto West Franck Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franck Street
21
Turn left onto South Wilmington Street
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Wilmington Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Wilmington Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 2-hour drive, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour traffic in Fayetteville and arrive in Richlands with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent gas stops, but it's always wise to fill up before you leave Fayetteville. Watch for the transitions between NC 24 and the local roads as you get closer to Richlands, as these can sometimes be less clearly marked.
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 42.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richlands, 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.
+
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 84.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 33 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.1 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 54.5 — 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
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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
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24 toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansvill...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.17 one way
$26.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.58 | $31.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.84 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.79 | $5.39 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Richlands, NC
Late night in Richlands on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
4 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
2h 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?
This route presents a mixed drive, with about 40% of it on highway stretches. You'll encounter a longest continuous segment of 33 miles on NC 24, providing a good stretch of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the road to transition between faster-paced highway conditions and more local, potentially slower-moving roads as you approach your destination. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous drive, but you should be prepared for changes in speed and road type.
40% 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: 33 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 Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h drive. You will face about 15 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.
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.
On the drive from Fayetteville, NC to Richlands, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Kenansville along the way.
Kenansville
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via NC 24
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 2h. Total distance: 84.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Richlands, 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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