Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to Rose Hill, 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 26m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fayetteville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Fayetteville to Rose Hill is 60.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via Grove Street and Turkey Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, offering a straightforward path between these two points. It's a short enough distance that you can easily fit it into a single day without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Street | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| Roseboro Highway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| Turkey Highway | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| US 117 | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| NC 24 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Autry Highway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Sunset Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Autry Hwy | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Grove Street
— 13.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Rose Hill, 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
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NC 24
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 117: Warsaw
18
Turn left onto US 117
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
US 117
19
Arrive at destination
3 ft
·
US 117
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Person Street
Right onto Person Street
Navigation decision point
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$3.89/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| premium | $4.64 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Rose Hill, NC
Late night in Rose Hill on Saturday
Local time
1:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 26m 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 is mostly surface roads, with about 26% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 13.4 miles on Grove Street, after which you'll transition to more local roads. The majority of your time will be spent on surface streets and highways like Roseboro Highway and Turkey Highway, offering a less intense driving experience than a full interstate trip.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Grove Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive 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 1h 26m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Person Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
156 ft
98 ft
Total Climb
97 ft
Total Descent
102 ft
Highest Point
156 ft
~30 mi in
Elevation Range
59 ft
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 Rose Hill, NC
Full guide →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 26m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Grove Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Person Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
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 Rose Hill, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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