Origin
Princeton, NC
Morning in Princeton on Tuesday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Princeton, 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
1h 10m
Distance
56.2 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Princeton, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Fayetteville, NC
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 56.2-mile drive from Princeton to Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a quick 1-hour and 10-minute trip, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily be on I-95 and I-95 Business, with a small portion on US 70, meaning this is a highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, it's an economical option for getting between these two Southeast region towns. Given its short distance and straightforward route, you won't need to worry about overnight stops, offering plenty of flexibility for when you decide to depart.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 39.1 mi | 45m |
| I 95 Business | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| US 70 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| US 70 BUS | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| West Edwards Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Person Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| B Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grove Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 39.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on South Pine Street
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn left onto West Edwards Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Edwards Street
3
Turn left onto US 70
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 70
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 70
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 70 BUS
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 70 BUS
6
Turn left onto US 70 BUS
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 70 BUS
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
458 ft
·
11 sec
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
9
Merge onto I 95
39 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grove Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
B Street
Use the left lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Person Street
14
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Person Street
15
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Person Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Square
17
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Princeton, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 56.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 70 BUS
Turn left onto US 70 BUS
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.79 one way
$17.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.41 | $24.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.87 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Benson, NC
28 mi in
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
1h 10m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 56.2-mile route, with 95% of your travel occurring on major roadways like I-95 and I-95 Business. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.1 miles on I-95, providing a consistent pace for much of the journey. While the profile suggests a highway-centric drive, keep an eye out for transitions as you move between the interstates and US 70. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 95 Business. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in near US 70 BUS.
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 56.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.8 miles (US 70 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Princeton, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.
Fort Bragg
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via I 95 Business
Pope Afb
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via I 95 Business
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 56.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on I 95. 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.
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: at 6.8 miles (US 70 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 miles (B Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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