If you are planning a trip from Fayetteville to Scotland Neck, expect a 126-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $20 to complete the trip. Navigating through the Southeast, you will primarily utilize North Eastern Boulevard, Thirteen Bridges Road, and Watson Seed Farm Road. It is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, local transit experience over a standard interstate commute.
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
63 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Eastern Boulevard
95.1 mi
1h 47m
Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi
15m
Watson Seed Farm Road
7.5 mi
10m
NC 125
5.2 mi
7m
US 301
3.6 mi
5m
NC 4
1 mi
1m
Moore Farm Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Person Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Eastern Boulevard
— 95.1 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and Scotland Neck, NC.
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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
0.2 mi·24 sec·Grove Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto I 95 Business; US 301
95 mi·1 hr 47 min·North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
9
Enter roundabout
22 ft·0 sec
10
Continue
0.1 mi·14 sec
11
Turn left onto NC 4; NC 48
1.0 mi·1 min·NC 4; NC 48
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Watson Seed Farm Road
7.5 mi·10 min·Watson Seed Farm Road
13
Continue on Moore Farm Road
0.6 mi·56 sec·Moore Farm Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 301
3.6 mi·5 min·US 301
15
Turn right onto Whitaker Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·Whitaker Street
16
Continue on Thirteen Bridges Road
11 mi·15 min·Thirteen Bridges Road
17
Turn right onto NC 125; NC 903
5.2 mi·7 min·NC 125; NC 903
18
Continue on East 12th Street
487 ft·22 sec·East 12th Street
19
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
469 ft·16 sec·Roanoke Street
20
Turn left onto East 11th Street
61 ft·2 sec·East 11th Street
21
Arrive at destination
East 11th Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 2-hour and 32-minute duration and keep your focus sharp on the tighter, turn-heavy sections. Since you are spending most of your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, account for slightly slower travel speeds than you might expect on a typical highway route. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling stops, as local roads may offer different service options than major corridors. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between North Eastern Boulevard and the local segments, as the route requires frequent navigation adjustments.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.1 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63 miles or 1h 11m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scotland Neck, 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 126 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 North Eastern Boulevard for about 95.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 96.5 — 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|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.
5
96.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rocky Mount
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 4, NC 48: Gold Rock, Battleboro, Rock...
5
96.5 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.70 one way
$39.41 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$21.54
$43.09
premium
$4.70
$23.32
$46.64
diesel
$5.61
$27.82
$55.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
Efficient EV
31.5
0
$11.02
$5.04
EV Truck/SUV
50.4
0
$17.64
$8.06
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scotland Neck, NC
Morning
in Scotland Neck on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Sharpsburg, NC
63 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
3 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 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous highway slog, only 8% of this trip is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. You will settle into your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 95.1 miles along North Eastern Boulevard. As you move away from Fayetteville, the road character shifts from regional thoroughfares to the more technical turns of Thirteen Bridges Road and Watson Seed Farm Road. Prepare for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the 126-mile distance.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95.1 mi on North Eastern Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.3 miles in near Person Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m drive. You will face about 14 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
209 ft100 ft
Total Climb
184 ft
Total Descent
140 ft
Highest Point
209 ft
~26.3 mi in
Elevation Range
109 ft
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 Scotland Neck, NC, road signs point toward Battleboro and Rocky Mount.
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.
The longest stretch is about 95.1 miles on North Eastern Boulevard. 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 Scotland Neck, NC before heading back.
