Origin
Lillington, NC
Late night in Lillington on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lillington, 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
42m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lillington, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lillington to Fayetteville, you are in for a quick 27.7-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited as a simple day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $4 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly transit through North Carolina's Southeast region. Because both your starting point and destination are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the transit. Whether you are commuting or just passing through, this straightforward route offers a practical connection between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Street | 10.7 mi | 17m |
| Elliott Bridge Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| NC 210 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Elliot Bridge Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Northington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ramsey Street
— 10.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lillington, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on this road
13 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 401; US 421; NC 27; NC 210
190 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Harnett Street
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Harnett Street
4
Turn right onto South 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto East Northington Street
413 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Northington Street
6
Turn left onto US 401; NC 210
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto NC 210
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
NC 210
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Elliott Bridge Road
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Elliott Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Elliot Bridge Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Elliot Bridge Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 401
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Ramsey Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right onto Green Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Green Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
57 ft
·
0 sec
·
Market Square
13
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Harnett Street
Turn right onto East Harnett Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Northington Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Northington Street
Navigation decision point
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Elliott Bridge Road
Turn left onto Elliott Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 401 / Ramsey Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 401 / Ramsey Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.74 | $9.47 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Fayetteville, NC
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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
15 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
42m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While about 24% of your travel occurs on highways, the personality of this route is defined by its winding local character. You will spend the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip covering 10.7 miles along Ramsey Street. Navigating the transition between Elliott Bridge Road and NC 210 keeps the experience engaging as you move through the landscape. The mix of technical local roads provides a different feel than a standard highway trek, ensuring you stay focused behind the wheel.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Ramsey Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Harnett Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (East Harnett Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (East Northington Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Elliott Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
272 ft
102 ft
Total Climb
415 ft
Total Descent
505 ft
Highest Point
272 ft
~5.9 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
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 42m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Ramsey 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 (East Harnett Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (East Northington Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.4 miles (Elliott Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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