Trip from Rockwell, 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 44m

Distance

111 mi

179 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 34m ★

6 AM

2h 45m

8 AM

3h 6m

10 AM

2h 52m

12 PM

2h 50m

3 PM

2h 53m

5 PM

3h 5m

8 PM

2h 38m

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

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Rockwell, NC

Alex Borelli

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

This 111-mile drive from Rockwell, NC, to Fayetteville, NC, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 44 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $17. The route primarily utilizes NC 24 and NC24-27, making it a highway-focused experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of North Carolina for the entirety of this journey.

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

55.5 miles from Rockwell, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NC 24	46.3 mi	1h 7m
NC24-27	19.7 mi	28m
East Main Street	17.6 mi	27m
Troy Road	9.2 mi	12m
Albemarle Road	5.7 mi	7m
NC 22	4.2 mi	6m
Northeast Connector	3.4 mi	5m
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 Rockwell, NC and Fayetteville, NC.

Start on Broad Street

75 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

Turn left onto US 52

18 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto Northeast Connector

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Connector

Enter roundabout onto Northeast Connector

91 ft · 2 sec · Northeast Connector

Continue on Northeast Connector

0.9 mi · 1 min · Northeast Connector

Enter roundabout onto Northeast Connector

175 ft · 6 sec · Northeast Connector

Continue on Northeast Connector

1.9 mi · 2 min · Northeast Connector

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto NC 740

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NC 740

Turn left onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Albemarle Road

Enter roundabout onto NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

129 ft · 1 sec · Albemarle Road

Continue on NC-24; NC-27; NC-73

5.3 mi · 6 min · Albemarle Road

Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 73

9.2 mi · 12 min · Troy Road

Continue on NC 24; NC 27; NC 109

29 mi · 40 min · NC 24; NC 27; NC 109

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

4.2 mi · 6 min · NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

340 ft · 7 sec · Monroe Street

Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27

1.4 mi · 2 min · Monroe Street

Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27

20 mi · 28 min · NC24-27

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Continue on NC 24; NC 87

18 mi · 26 min · NC 24; NC 87

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Bragg Boulevard

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Bragg Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Hay Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Hay Street

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

369 ft · 5 sec · Market Square

Arrive at destination

Market Square

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under three hours, this trip is best suited for a single-day adventure, allowing you to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time in Fayetteville or departing in the afternoon to avoid any potential rush hour traffic. You'll encounter one designated stop point along the way, but the relatively short distance means you can easily take spontaneous breaks if needed. Keep an eye out for the transition onto NC 24-27, as this is a key segment that will carry you most of the way to Fayetteville.

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 55.5 miles from Rockwell, NC, or about 1h 20m 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 24 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 miles or 1h 20m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayetteville, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rockwell, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Rockwell, NC

This is one driving day of about 111 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Rockwell, 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

Seven Lakes, NC

56 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

Albemarle, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seven Lakes, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Rockwell, 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 · early in the drive

7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albemarle, North Carolina

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 35min in 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

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7 Brew Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Albemarle, North Carolina

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

+14793589274

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

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Robbins, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.1 and 110.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

19.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | Northeast Connector

Enter roundabout onto Northeast Connector

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

19.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | Northeast Connector

Right onto Northeast Connector

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

69.1 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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

110.4 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | Hay Street

Turn left onto Hay Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

110.9 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | Market Square

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.36 one way

$34.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$18.98	$37.96
premium	$4.70	$20.54	$41.09
diesel	$5.61	$24.51	$49.01

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: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.33
Efficient EV	27.8	$9.71	$4.44
EV Truck/SUV	44.4	$15.54	$7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Rockwell, NC

Morning in Rockwell on Tuesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fayetteville, NC

Morning in Fayetteville on Tuesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

SW 6 to 15 mph 0% chance 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

37 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 44m 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 drive has a 65% highway share, meaning you'll experience significant stretches of faster-paced travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 46.3 miles along NC 24, offering a good period of consistent cruising. While predominantly highway-focused, the route incorporates local road sections, including East Main Street, as you approach your destination. You'll notice the shift in pace as you transition between these different road types, keeping the drive engaging without being overly complex.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

24 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 19.1 miles in near Northeast Connector.

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 44m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.1 miles (Northeast Connector): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 19.1 miles (Northeast Connector): Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 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 44m. Total distance: 111 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). 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.

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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Trip from Rockwell, NC to Fayetteville, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

7 Brew Coffee

7 Brew Coffee

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Ford Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Fayetteville Area CVB

Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rockwell, NC

Fayetteville, NC

Same local time

37 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 44m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Fayetteville, NC

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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