Origin
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fayetteville, NC to South Henderson, 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 11m
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
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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South Henderson, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Fayetteville, NC to South Henderson, NC is 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m via Capital Boulevard and I 40, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on main roads and some interstate, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. You'll find it's a manageable distance, perfect for a day trip or a short overnight if you plan to spend time in South Henderson.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Boulevard | 34.7 mi | 49m |
| North Eastern Boulevard | 30.8 mi | 36m |
| I 40 | 25.6 mi | 27m |
| I 440 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Raleigh Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| I 87 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Capital Boulevard
— 34.7 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, NC and South Henderson, NC.
1
Start on Market Square
262 ft
·
6 sec
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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
31 mi
·
36 min
·
North Eastern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 West: Raleigh
10
Merge onto I 40
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
13
Merge onto I 87; I 440; US 64
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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I 87; I 440; US 64
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 440
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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I 440
Toward I 440 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 1; US 401
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 401
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Capital Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Capital Boulevard
Toward Wake Forest, Henderson
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
27 mi
·
37 min
·
Capital Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 1 BUS: Henderson
21
Turn left onto US 1 BUS
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Raleigh Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Miriam Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Miriam Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn sharp right onto Nicholas Street
27 ft
·
1 sec
·
Nicholas Street
24
Arrive at destination
Nicholas Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour drive time and 102.3-mile distance, leaving Fayetteville in the morning allows ample time to reach South Henderson with daylight to spare. Since this is a short drive, you have flexibility with stops; consider a brief break around the halfway point if needed, though it's not strictly necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $16, and ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably. The longest stretch on Capital Boulevard is nearly 35 miles, so be prepared for that section before you hit the interstate.
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 51.1 miles from Fayetteville, NC, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Henderson, 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 102.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Fayetteville, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Capital Boulevard for about 34.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 66.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
7
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 440
Keep slight left at fork onto I 440 toward I 440 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 440 West
7
64.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, Louisburg, Capital Blvd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 1 North, US 401 North: Wake Forest, L...
8
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 1 / Capital Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 / Capital Boulevard toward Wake Forest, Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward Wake Forest, Henderson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.00 one way
$31.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.93 | $37.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.59 | $45.17 |
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: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
South Henderson, NC
Late night in South Henderson on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
18 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.
What kind of drive is this?
About 30% of this 102.3-mile drive is on the interstate. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 34.7 miles on Capital Boulevard. Expect a mixed driving experience, transitioning from more urban areas with frequent exits on Capital Boulevard to faster cruising on I-40. You'll notice the change as you merge onto the interstate, where traffic generally flows at higher speeds.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 mi on Capital Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.9 miles in near NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 102.3 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 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles (I 440): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Fayetteville, NC and South Henderson, NC, road signs point toward Wilmington, Louisburg, Wake Forest and Henderson.
Wilmington
31.9 mi in
|
~38m
Louisburg
64.4 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Wake Forest
66.7 mi in
|
~1h 20m
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via US 1
Henderson
66.7 mi in
|
~1h 20m
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via US 1
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 11m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on Capital Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 South Henderson, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (NC 24; NC 210 / Grove Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles (I 440): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Henderson, 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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