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Trip from Marvin, 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 57m

Distance

124.6 mi

200 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m

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

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Downtown Marvin, NC, NC

Marvin, NC

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city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

Marvin, NC to Fayetteville, NC is 124.6 miles and takes about 2h 57m via Fayetteville Road and Andrew Jackson Highway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within North Carolina, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a route with frequent turns, typical of local driving. With a recommended one-day trip, this journey is best suited for those who prefer a more engaged driving experience over covering long distances quickly. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward, albeit turn-heavy, drive between these two North Carolina towns.

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

62.3 miles from Marvin, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fayetteville Road 21.8 mi 25m
Andrew Jackson Highway 15.6 mi 21m
Plank Road 13.1 mi 18m
W. Cliff Martin Highway 12.8 mi 17m
South Raeford Road 9.5 mi 15m
Weddington Road 7.3 mi 10m
New Town Road 6.7 mi 11m
US 74 BUS 5.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Fayetteville Road — 21.8 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

299 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Continue on New Town Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · New Town Road
3

Enter roundabout onto New Town Road

108 ft · 2 sec · New Town Road
4

Continue on New Town Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · New Town Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto SR 1315

119 ft · 2 sec · New Town Road
6

Continue on SR 1315

3.2 mi · 5 min · New Town Road
7

Enter roundabout onto Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South

214 ft · 4 sec · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
8

Continue on Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South

1.3 mi · 2 min · Waxhaw Indian Trail Road South
9

Turn right onto NC 84

2.6 mi · 3 min · Weddington Road
10

Enter roundabout onto NC 84

124 ft · 2 sec · Weddington Road
11

Continue on NC 84

4.6 mi · 6 min · Weddington Road
12

Turn left onto NC 200

1.4 mi · 2 min · M L King Jr Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on NC 200

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dickerson Boulevard
14

Turn right onto US 74; NC 200

5.2 mi · 6 min · West Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on US 74

5.3 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on US 74

2.9 mi · 5 min · West Marshville Boulevard
17

Continue on US 74

2.5 mi · 3 min · Carroll M. Edwards Highway
18

Continue on US 74

6.1 mi · 8 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 74

6.7 mi · 9 min · W. Cliff Martin Highway
20

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

0.7 mi · 1 min · Salisbury Street
21

Continue on US 52; US 74; NC 742

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Caswell Street
22

Continue on US 74

10 mi · 13 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight lane.
23

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.
24

Turn left onto West Green Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Green Street
25

At end of road, turn left onto US 1

21 mi · 24 min · Fayetteville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn right onto Addor Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Addor Road
27

Continue on Addor Road

2.5 mi · 3 min · Addor Road
28

At end of road, turn left onto Ashemont Road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Ashemont Road
29

Enter roundabout onto Ashemont Road

135 ft · 2 sec · Ashemont Road
30

Continue on Ashemont Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
31

Keep slight left at fork onto Ashemont Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ashemont Road
32

Continue on Army Road

3.6 mi · 5 min · Army Road
33

Continue on Plank Road

13 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
34

Turn right onto Wayside Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wayside Road
35

Turn left onto US 401

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fayetteville Road
Use the straight lane.
36

Continue on US 401

1.4 mi · 1 min · Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
37

Continue on US 401

9.5 mi · 15 min · South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
38

Continue on Arsenal Avenue

362 ft · 11 sec · Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Turn left onto Highland Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Highland Avenue
40

Turn right onto Hay Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hay Street
Use the right lane.
41

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

369 ft · 5 sec · Market Square
42

Arrive at destination

Market Square

Trip Plan

Since this is a one-day trip covering just over 124 miles and taking under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility for departure time. Aim to leave Marvin, NC in the morning to allow for a relaxed pace and to reach Fayetteville, NC with ample daylight. The longest stretch without a turn is just over 21 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, though with a $19 estimated fuel cost, you won't need to break the bank. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means frequent navigation adjustments are necessary. A good tip is to ensure your navigation system is updated before you depart to avoid any surprises 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 62.3 miles from Marvin, NC, or about 1h 31m 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 27 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.3 miles or 1h 31m 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 22m

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 Marvin, 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 Marvin, NC

This is one driving day of about 124.6 miles and 2h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Marvin, 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.

city in North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockingham, NC

62 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.

Popular next leg

Rockingham, NC to Fayetteville, NC

59.5 mi · 1h 22m

Pacing Suggestions

Wingate, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockingham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Marvin, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best coffee break · first break window

Sorella Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, North Carolina

Near the start, short detour

First break · 25min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshville, North Carolina

2.6 mi

Sorella Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Monroe, North Carolina

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Creama Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Marshville, North Carolina

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17048908646

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Raeford, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Wadesboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Lilesville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Rockingham, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Fayetteville Area CVB

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19104835311

Visit website

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19104860221

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 0.2 and 123.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | New Town Road

Enter roundabout onto New Town Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
17.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn right onto US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
9
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | Hay Street

Turn right onto Hay Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.48 one way

$38.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $21.30 $42.61
premium $4.70 $23.06 $46.12
diesel $5.61 $27.51 $55.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98
Efficient EV 31.2 0 $10.90 $4.98
EV Truck/SUV 49.8 0 $17.44 $7.97

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Marvin, NC

Morning in Marvin on Tuesday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Morning in Fayetteville on Tuesday

Local time

11:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Mostly Clear

NW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

61°F

Rockingham, NC

62 mi in

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

16 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

2h 57m 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?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads rather than long stretches of highway. With only a 4% highway share, the majority of your journey will be on surface streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.8 miles on Fayetteville Road. This suggests a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Be prepared for numerous intersections and potential traffic lights as you make your way across the landscape.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 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?

8/10

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 0.2 miles in near New Town Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 124.6 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 0.2 miles (New Town Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.4 miles (US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 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 Marvin, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Asheboro along the way.

Asheboro

59.3 mi in | ~1h 27m | 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 57m. Total distance: 124.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 57m 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 0.2 miles (New Town Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.4 miles (US 74; NC 200 / West Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.3 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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