Origin
Raeford, NC
Morning in Raeford on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raeford, NC to Fayetteville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Raeford, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
Raeford to Fayetteville is 22.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via South Raeford Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within North Carolina's Southeast region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a straightforward and quick journey. With only a 34-minute drive time and minimal mileage, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as part of a larger travel plan in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Raeford Road | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| Fayetteville Road | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Raeford Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hay Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Arsenal Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Raeford Road
— 9.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raeford, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on West Edinborough Avenue
28 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Edinborough Avenue
2
Turn left onto NC 211
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 401
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Fayetteville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on US 401
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Raeford Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 401
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
South Raeford Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Arsenal Avenue
362 ft
·
11 sec
·
Arsenal Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Highland Avenue
8
Turn right onto Hay Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hay Street
Use the right lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Square
10
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NC 211 / North Main Street
Turn left onto NC 211 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 401 / Fayetteville Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 401 / Fayetteville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
20.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Hay Street
Turn right onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
34m 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 drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway mileage, meaning you'll primarily navigate surface streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on South Raeford Road. You'll follow roads like South Raeford Road, Fayetteville Road, and Raeford Road, experiencing a typical local commute feel rather than an open highway cruise. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way to your destination.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on South Raeford Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 211 / North Main Street.
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 34m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 211 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 34m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on South Raeford Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (NC 211 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 401 / Fayetteville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.9 miles (Highland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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