Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lumberton, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Lumberton and Fayetteville, this 32.3-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a simple day excursion. You will spend roughly 39 minutes on the road, making it a highly efficient connection within North Carolina’s Southeast region. With a fuel budget of just $5, the trip is incredibly cost-effective and requires no overnight stops to complete comfortably. By sticking primarily to the interstate, you can expect a predictable journey that keeps transit time to a minimum. Whether you are commuting or running errands, this route offers the reliability of a major highway corridor without the need for extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20.7 mi | 23m |
| I 95 Business | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Gillespie Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Carthage Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Eastern Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Capuano Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lumberton, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
Start on North Water Street
Enter roundabout onto North Water Street
Continue on North Water Street
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
Turn right onto Capuano Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95; US 301
Take the exit onto I 95 Business
Continue on I 95 Business; US 301
Continue on I 95 Business; US 301
Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto North Water Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Capuano Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95; US 301
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 95 Business toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.52 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lumberton on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Sunny
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 11 at 4:01AM EDT until April 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Destination
Morning in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 11 at 4:01AM EDT until April 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience, as 87% of this drive takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time cruising along I-95, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.7 miles. As you transition from the interstate onto I-95 Business and eventually Gillespie Street, the character of the road shifts from high-speed transit to local access. It is a utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenery. Because the route is dominated by interstate travel, you should prepare for a consistent, steady pace throughout the entire 39-minute duration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 95 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Water Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Water Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.5 miles (Capuano Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 95; US 301): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
241 ft
Total Descent
258 ft
Highest Point
203 ft
~29.6 mi in
Elevation Range
112 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lumberton, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield.
Fort Bragg
Pope Army Airfield
Lumberton is a town in North Carolina.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
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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