Origin
Mount Pleasant, NC
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Pin this tripCompiled 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
106.8 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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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.
Mount Pleasant, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Fayetteville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Mount Pleasant to Fayetteville is 106.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 37 minutes via NC 24, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within North Carolina, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Expect a route that is largely focused on highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
53.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 24 | 46.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| NC24-27 | 19.7 mi | 28m |
| NC 73 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Troy Road | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Albemarle Road | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| NC 22 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| US 52 Business | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 15 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NC 24
— 46.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on NC 73
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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West Franklin Street
2
Continue on NC 73
13 mi
·
18 min
·
NC 73
3
Turn left onto NC 73
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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West Main Street
4
Continue on US 52; NC 73
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 52; NC 73
5
Turn left onto US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Albemarle Road
7
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
Albemarle Road
8
Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Albemarle Road
9
Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Troy Road
10
Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 109
29 mi
·
40 min
·
NC 24; NC 27; NC 109
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
12
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
340 ft
·
7 sec
·
Monroe Street
13
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
14
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
15
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27
20 mi
·
28 min
·
NC24-27
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Continue on NC 24; NC 87
18 mi
·
26 min
·
NC 24; NC 87
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Bragg Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn left onto Hay Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hay Street
Use the left lane.
20
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Square
21
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under three hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you depart. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to arrive and still have the rest of the day to settle in or explore. There's only one recommended stop on this particular path, so you can either push through or plan a brief pause. Given the 106.8-mile distance, you won't need extensive breaks, but it's always wise to check your fuel levels before departing Mount Pleasant, especially since the longest stretch without a significant change in road is over 46 miles.
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 53.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, NC, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 16m 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 7m
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 Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, NC
This is one driving day of about 106.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 NC 24 for about 46.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 106.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
Turn left onto US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
17.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road
Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
106.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
|
Hay Street
Turn left onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
106.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
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Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.70 one way
$33.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.95 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Morning in Fayetteville on Tuesday
Local time
9:53 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
3 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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience stretches that feel more like a traditional highway, designed for covering distance efficiently. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 46.3 miles on NC 24, offering a good opportunity to settle in for a solid stretch of driving. While the profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, keep in mind that the 'highway-focused' nature means you won't encounter many winding local roads or highly technical driving sections. It's a route built for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 mi on NC 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 24 and NC24-27. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 64.9 miles (NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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: 106.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.3 miles on NC 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (US 52 Business; NC 24; NC 27; NC 73): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (NC-24; NC-27; NC-73 / Albemarle Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 64.9 miles (NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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