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Trip from Kitty Hawk, NC to Fayetteville, NC

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h

Distance

236 mi

380 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

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Downtown Kitty Hawk, NC, NC

Kitty Hawk, NC

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city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 236-mile journey from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to Fayetteville, North Carolina, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate via US 64, I-95, and US 13, with a significant 84% of the drive being on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $38 for this route. The drive is largely focused on efficient travel between these two points within the Southeast region. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

118 miles from Kitty Hawk, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 64 67.3 mi 1h 27m
I 95 60.7 mi 1h 9m
US 13 21.5 mi 23m
Washington Baum Bridge 20.7 mi 27m
I 587 14.5 mi 15m
NC 42 14.2 mi 20m
North Croatan Highway 12.3 mi 20m
NC 111 7.5 mi 10m
Longest stretch: US 64 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kitty Hawk, NC and Fayetteville, NC.

1

Start on Elijah Baum Road

37 ft · 5 sec · Elijah Baum Road
2

Turn right onto West Kitty Hawk Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Kitty Hawk Road
3

Turn right onto US 158

12 mi · 20 min · North Croatan Highway
4

Continue on US 64

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Virginia Dare Trail
5

Continue on US 64

21 mi · 27 min · Washington Baum Bridge
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

67 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 64
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto US 13; US 17

1.8 mi · 2 min · US 13; US 17
8

Continue on US 13; US 64

20 mi · 21 min · US 13; US 64
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward NC 42: Wilson, Ahoskie
10

Turn left onto NC 42

11 mi · 16 min · NC 42
11

Turn left onto NC 124

7.5 mi · 11 min · NC 124
12

Turn left onto NC 111

7.4 mi · 10 min · NC 111
13

Turn right onto NC 111; NC 222

424 ft · 7 sec · NC 111; NC 222
14

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
15

Merge onto I 587

12 mi · 12 min · I 587
16

Merge onto I 587; I 795; US 264

2.5 mi · 2 min · I 587; I 795; US 264
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 20
18

Turn right onto NC 42

2.8 mi · 4 min · NC 42
19

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
20

Merge onto I 95

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business

5.6 mi · 7 min · I 95 Business
Exit 56 Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Grove Street
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto B Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · B Street
Use the left lane.
24

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

8 ft · 0 sec · Person Street
25

Continue on Person Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Person Street
26

Continue on Person Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Person Street
27

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

155 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
28

Arrive at destination

Market Square

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour duration, starting your drive from Kitty Hawk in the morning will allow you to reach Fayetteville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to break. Plan for your fuel stop strategically, as the $38 estimated cost suggests you'll need to refuel at least once. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between US 64, I-95, and US 13 to ensure you're on the most efficient path. The longest stretch on US 64 is a good point to consider if you'll need a break before or after it.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 118 miles from Kitty Hawk, NC, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 52 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118 miles or 2h 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

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 Kitty Hawk, 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 Kitty Hawk, NC

This is one driving day of about 236 miles and 5h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Kitty Hawk, 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 US 64 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, NC

118 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

Edenton, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118 miles from Kitty Hawk, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Ford Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

Visit website

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 236

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19104860221

Visit website

Full Throttle Speedway

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 16.9

Nags Head, North Carolina

+12524414499

Visit website

Elizabethan Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 16.9

Manteo, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12524733234

Visit website

Ghost Crab Quest, LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour

Southern Shores, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+18047311353

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 35.2 and 236 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
35.2 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 64

Keep slight left at fork onto US 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
229.4 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in | I 95 Business

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFB

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 56 Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayettevill...
6
235.1 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in | B Street

Turn left onto B Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
235.8 mi into trip | ~4h 59m in | Person Street

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
236 mi into trip | ~5h in | Market Square

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.91 one way

$73.81 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.35 $80.70
premium $4.70 $43.68 $87.36
diesel $5.61 $52.11 $104.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.8 0 $24.78 $11.33
Efficient EV 59 0 $20.65 $9.44
EV Truck/SUV 94.4 1 $33.04 $15.10

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 14, 2026

Origin

Kitty Hawk, NC

Night in Kitty Hawk on Saturday

Local time

10:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Night in Fayetteville on Saturday

Local time

10:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

SW 8 mph 3% chance 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel. With 84% of the journey on highways, you'll experience stretches of faster driving. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 67.3 miles on US 64, offering a good period of consistent travel. While primarily highway, the inclusion of roads like US 13 suggests moments where the scenery might broaden slightly beyond the typical interstate experience, though the overall character remains geared towards reaching your destination.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on US 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and I 95. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35.2 miles in near US 64.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 35.2 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.4 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.1 miles (B 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.

On the drive from Kitty Hawk, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Ahoskie along the way.

Ahoskie

123.9 mi in | ~2h 42m

About the Cities

Starting in Kitty Hawk, NC

Full guide →

Kitty Hawk, located on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, consists of a thriving village that has been around for generations, a newer beach community of residential cottages, and a maritime forest called Kitty Hawk Woods which features a wide variety of plant and animal life.

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 5h. Total distance: 236 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 35.2 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.4 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 235.1 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fayetteville, NC before the return drive.

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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