Traveling from Scotland Neck to Fayetteville covers 127.6 miles across the Southeast region of North Carolina. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 2 hours and 32 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $20, it is a cost-effective route for a quick regional excursion. The journey relies heavily on I-95, ensuring a straightforward path between these two points. Because the trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to complete it in one go without feeling rushed. It’s a practical, no-nonsense commute that connects two distinct areas of the state efficiently.
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
63.8 miles from Scotland Neck, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
98.1 mi
1h 49m
Thirteen Bridges Road
10.9 mi
15m
I 95 Business
5.6 mi
7m
West 12th Street
5.2 mi
7m
NC 481
4.3 mi
6m
Glenview Road
1.2 mi
2m
Person Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Whitaker Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 98.1 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scotland Neck, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
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Start on East 11th Street
61 ft·4 sec·East 11th Street
2
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
469 ft·16 sec·Roanoke Street
3
Turn left onto East 12th Street
449 ft·19 sec·East 12th Street
4
Continue on NC 125; NC 903
5.2 mi·7 min·West 12th Street
5
Turn left onto Thirteen Bridges Road
11 mi·15 min·Thirteen Bridges Road
6
Continue on Whitaker Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Whitaker Street
7
Turn right onto NC 481 Business
0.3 mi·55 sec·Whitfield Street
8
Turn straight onto NC 481 Business
1.2 mi·2 min·Glenview Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NC 481
4.3 mi·6 min·NC 481
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
11
Merge onto I 95
98 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 Business
5.6 mi·7 min·I 95 Business
Exit 56Toward I 95 Business South, US 301: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope AFBUse the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi·30 sec·Grove Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·B Street
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft·0 sec·Person Street
16
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·Person Street
17
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Person Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft·2 sec·Market Square
19
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 2-hour and 32-minute journey, plan for at least one stop to break up the long interstate segments. Since the majority of your travel occurs on I-95, try to depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on this major artery. Factor that $20 fuel estimate into your travel budget before you leave Scotland Neck to ensure a stress-free arrival in Fayetteville. Because the longest stretch of the drive is nearly 100 miles, take advantage of your scheduled stop to stretch your legs and refresh before the final push. This straightforward route offers the advantage of a predictable timeline, giving you the freedom to choose your departure time based on your personal schedule.
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 63.8 miles from Scotland Neck, NC, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.1 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 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 5m
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 Scotland Neck, 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 Scotland Neck, NC
This is one driving day of about 127.6 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Scotland Neck, 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 I 95 for about 98.1 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 127.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Roanoke Street
Turn right onto Roanoke Street
Navigation decision point
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120.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
126.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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127.3 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
127.6 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.95 one way
$39.91 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$21.82
$43.64
premium
$4.70
$23.62
$47.23
diesel
$5.61
$28.17
$56.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.10
EV Truck/SUV
51
0
$17.86
$8.17
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Scotland Neck, NC
Late night
in Scotland Neck on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Late night
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 12:59PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
49°F
Sharpsburg, NC
64 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
45 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 32m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of your time spent on major thoroughfares like I-95. You will experience a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 98.1 miles on the interstate, which dictates the overall pace of the trip. The character of the road shifts from the initial local access of Thirteen Bridges Road to the high-speed rhythm of I-95 and I-95 Business. Be prepared for a consistent, steady driving experience that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. While the miles click by quickly on the interstate, the transition to local business loops near your destination provides a necessary change of pace as you reach the Fayetteville area.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Thirteen Bridges Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Roanoke Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 32m 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: near the start (Roanoke Street): Navigation decision point; at 120.9 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
206 ft87 ft
Total Climb
226 ft
Total Descent
124 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~42.5 mi in
Elevation Range
119 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scotland Neck, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.
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.
The longest stretch is about 98.1 miles on I 95. 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: near the start (Roanoke Street): Navigation decision point; at 120.9 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.7 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.
