This 98.8-mile journey from Pumpkin Center, NC to Fayetteville, NC takes approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day road trip. You'll be navigating local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a more engaged driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16. Since there are no designated stops mentioned, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks along the way. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.2 miles from Pumpkin Center, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi
29m
NC 24
19 mi
26m
Clinton Road
15.2 mi
21m
Roseboro Highway
11.5 mi
15m
Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi
10m
South Kenansville Bypass
5.8 mi
8m
Ramsey Road
5 mi
7m
Autry Highway
4.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Beulaville Highway
— 20.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pumpkin Center, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on this road
47 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 17
0.1 mi·9 sec·New Bern Highway
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
4
Turn sharp left onto US 17
0.2 mi·21 sec·New Bern Highway
5
Turn right onto Drummer Kellum Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Drummer Kellum Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto Ramsey Road
5.0 mi·7 min·Ramsey Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi·10 min·Gum Branch Road
8
Continue on East Franck Street
1.2 mi·2 min·East Franck Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 258; NC 24
2.2 mi·3 min·Richlands Highway
10
Continue on US 258; NC 24
21 mi·29 min·Beulaville Highway
11
Turn left onto NC 24; NC 903
5.8 mi·8 min·South Kenansville Bypass
12
Take the exit onto NC 24
8.0 mi·8 min·NC 24
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit onto NC 24
0.4 mi·56 sec·NC 24
Toward NC 24 West, NC 24 Business: Warsaw, Clinton
14
Turn left onto NC 24
11 mi·16 min·NC 24
15
Turn left onto East Morisey Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·East Morisey Boulevard
16
Turn right onto Ferrell Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·Ferrell Street
17
Continue on South Chestnut Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Chestnut Street
18
Turn left onto Fayetteville Street
445 ft·10 sec·Fayetteville Street
19
Turn straight onto Sunset Avenue
2.2 mi·5 min·Sunset Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on NC 24
12 mi·15 min·Roseboro Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on NC 24
4.6 mi·6 min·Autry Highway
22
Continue on NC 24
15 mi·21 min·Clinton Road
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·B Street
Use the left lane.
24
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft·0 sec·Person Street
25
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·Person Street
26
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Person Street
27
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft·2 sec·Market Square
28
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just under two hours, this trip is easily manageable in one day. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the late morning to avoid early rush hour if any exists. Since there are no pre-planned stops, you can easily create your own by pulling over at any point that looks interesting or when you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the drive is entirely on local roads where gas stations might be less frequent than on major highways; the estimated $16 fuel cost should give you a good baseline for planning. A good tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads mentioned – New Bern Highway, Drummer Kellum Road, and Ramsey Road – to anticipate the turns.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.2 miles from Pumpkin Center, NC, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.8 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 22 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
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 Pumpkin Center, 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 Pumpkin Center, NC
This is one driving day of about 98.3 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pumpkin Center, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Beulaville Highway for about 20.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 98.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 17 / New Bern Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 17 / New Bern Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
43.6 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|NC 24
Take the exit onto NC 24
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
97.4 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
98.1 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
98.3 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.37 one way
$30.74 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$16.81
$33.62
premium
$4.70
$18.19
$36.39
diesel
$5.61
$21.70
$43.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Efficient EV
24.6
0
$8.60
$3.93
EV Truck/SUV
39.3
0
$13.76
$6.29
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Pumpkin Center, NC
Late night
in Pumpkin Center on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Late night
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Mount Olive, NC
49 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
40 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 24m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The roads you'll be traveling, including New Bern Highway, Drummer Kellum Road, and Ramsey Road, are primarily local routes. This means you'll be interacting with the local environment more directly, with frequent turns and changes in speed. Without a longest uninterrupted stretch specified, it's best to anticipate a continuous engagement with the road and its surroundings, rather than long periods of cruising.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Beulaville Highway.
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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 17 / New Bern Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 98.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (US 17 / New Bern Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 43.6 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.4 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.
On the drive from Pumpkin Center, NC to Fayetteville, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Clinton along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 98.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on Beulaville Highway. 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 0.2 miles (US 17 / New Bern Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 43.6 miles (NC 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 97.4 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.
