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Trip from Hemby Bridge, NC to Fayetteville, NC

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

114.6 mi

184 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hemby Bridge, NC, NC

Hemby Bridge, NC

Mark Stebnicki

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 114.6-mile drive from Hemby Bridge, NC, to Fayetteville, NC, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 37 minutes. You'll navigate through familiar Southeast terrain, staying within North Carolina for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is a modest $18, making it an economical choice. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect a high-speed interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B.

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

57.3 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fayetteville Road 21.8 mi 25m
Monroe Expressway 16.4 mi 19m
Plank Road 13.1 mi 18m
W. Cliff Martin Highway 12.8 mi 17m
Andrew Jackson Highway 10.2 mi 13m
South Raeford Road 9.5 mi 15m
US 74 BUS 5.3 mi 7m
Addor Road 4.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Fayetteville Road — 21.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hemby Bridge, NC and Fayetteville, NC.

1

Start on Indian Trail Fairview Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Indian Trail Fairview Road
Use the straight lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham Use the right lane.
3

Merge onto US 74 BYP

16 mi · 19 min · Monroe Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Merge onto US 74

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
6

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
7

Continue on US 74

6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
9

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
10

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street
11

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 74 BUS
Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn left onto West Green Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Green Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto Addor Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road
16

Continue on Addor Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road
17

At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
18

Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road

135 ft · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
19

Continue on Ashemont Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
20

Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
21

Continue on Army Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
22

Continue on Plank Road

13 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
23

Turn right onto Wayside Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road
24

Turn left onto US 401

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
25

Continue on US 401

1.4 mi · 1 min · Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on US 401

9.5 mi · 15 min · South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
27

Continue on Arsenal Avenue

362 ft · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Highland Avenue
29

Turn right onto Hay Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hay Street
Use the right lane.
30

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

369 ft · 5 sec · Market Square
31

Arrive at destination

Market Square

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for your single stop to be strategically placed to break up the journey without significant delays. With a fuel cost of around $18, you can comfortably budget for this trip. Pay attention to the many turns; the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means keeping your navigation handy is key. A good tip is to ensure your fuel tank is at least half full before departing Hemby Bridge to avoid any unexpected detours for gas on the 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Hemby Bridge, NC, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.8 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 25 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.3 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hemby Bridge, 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 Hemby Bridge, NC

This is one driving day of about 114.6 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hemby Bridge, 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 Fayetteville Road for about 21.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hamlet, NC, NC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamlet, NC

57 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

Wingate, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockingham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Hemby Bridge, 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 113.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 74 Toll Bypass East: Rockingham
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Merge onto US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
49.3 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 74 BUS

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74 BUS toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business East: Rockingham, Asheboro

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 306 Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 74 Business Ea...
6
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | US 1 / Fayetteville Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 1 / Fayetteville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
113.3 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | Hay Street

Turn right onto Hay Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.92 one way

$35.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.59 $39.19
premium $4.70 $21.21 $42.42
diesel $5.61 $25.30 $50.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.4 0 $12.03 $5.50
Efficient EV 28.7 0 $10.03 $4.58
EV Truck/SUV 45.8 0 $16.04 $7.33

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Hemby Bridge, NC

Morning in Hemby Bridge on Tuesday

Local time

7:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:26PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:16PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Morning in Fayetteville on Tuesday

Local time

7:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°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

19 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 37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a local driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. Only 19% of the drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment you’ll encounter is 21.8 miles along Fayetteville Road. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be constantly adjusting your course, making it a more engaging, albeit less high-speed, journey. The route primarily utilizes Fayetteville Road, Monroe Expressway, and Plank Road.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on Fayetteville Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 17 significant decision points across 114.6 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Hemby Bridge, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.

Asheboro

49.3 mi in | ~1h 6m | via US 74 BUS

About the Cities

Arriving 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 37m. Total distance: 114.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on Fayetteville Road. 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 Fayetteville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 74 BYP / Monroe Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.3 miles (US 74 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fayetteville, 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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