Origin
Trent Woods, NC
Late night in Trent Woods on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Trent Woods, 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
2h 34m
Distance
116.4 mi
187 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trent Woods, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 116.4-mile drive from Trent Woods, NC to Fayetteville, NC is a manageable 2-hour and 34-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. Primarily following NC 55 and US 17, this route offers a straightforward path through North Carolina's Southeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of around $18, it's an economical option for exploring. The drive is mostly highway-focused, making it efficient for getting to your destination without extensive scenic detours, and it's well-suited for a single day's travel.
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
58.2 miles from Trent Woods, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NC 55 | 43.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| US 17 | 30.9 mi | 34m |
| Fayetteville Highway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Newton Grove Highway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Goldsboro Road | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| I 95 Business | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Old Pink Hill Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 95 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NC 55
— 43.9 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trent Woods, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on this road
369 ft
·
19 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Village Green Drive
161 ft
·
12 sec
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Village Green Drive
3
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Country Club Drive
4
Turn right onto Chelsea Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Chelsea Road
5
Continue on McCarthy Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McCarthy Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 17 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
8
Merge onto US 17; US 70
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 17; US 70
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 258
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Richlands Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Old Asphalt Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Asphalt Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto NC 11; NC 55
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Pink Hill Road
12
Turn slight right onto NC 55
44 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
NC 55
13
Enter roundabout onto US 13
409 ft
·
9 sec
·
Fayetteville Street
14
Continue on US 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Fayetteville Street
15
Continue on US 13
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Newton Grove Highway
16
Merge onto US 13
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Fayetteville Highway
17
Continue on US 13
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Goldsboro Road
18
Turn left onto US 13
108 ft
·
2 sec
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US 13
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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Goldsboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Fayetteville, Lumberton
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto I 95
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
22
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.
23
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grove Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
B Street
Use the left lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
Person Street
26
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Person Street
27
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Person Street
28
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft
·
2 sec
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Market Square
29
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 34 minutes, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll encounter one identified stop point along the way, so plan your breaks accordingly. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a good practice, especially during the longest stretch of 43.9 miles on NC 55. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Fayetteville with ample time to explore or settle in.
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 58.2 miles from Trent Woods, NC, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.2 miles or 1h 16m 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 7m
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 Trent Woods, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Trent Woods, NC
This is one driving day of about 116.4 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Trent Woods, 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 55 for about 43.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.2 miles from Trent Woods, 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 106.5 and 116.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
106.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
US 13 / Goldsboro Road
Keep slight right at fork onto US 13 / Goldsboro Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
106.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Fayetteville, Lumberton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Fayetteville, Lumberton
9
109.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
115.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
|
B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
116.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.20 one way
$36.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.90 | $39.81 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.54 | $43.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.70 | $51.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.19 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Late night in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
SW 6 to 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
54°F
Mount Olive, NC
58 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
44 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 34m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 71% of the route utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 43.9 miles on NC 55, indicating a significant period of consistent travel on this main artery. The character of the drive is geared towards efficient travel rather than winding backroads. While the specific road conditions can vary, the profile suggests a journey where you'll spend a good portion of your time on well-maintained highways, transitioning between them as indicated by the main roads mentioned.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.9 mi on NC 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NC 55 and US 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106.5 miles in near US 13 / Goldsboro Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 116.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 106.5 miles (US 13 / Goldsboro Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.7 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Trent Woods, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Lumberton, Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.
Lumberton
106.8 mi in
|
~2h 21m
Fort Bragg
109.7 mi in
|
~2h 25m
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via I 95 Business
Pope Afb
109.7 mi in
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~2h 25m
|
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 2h 34m. Total distance: 116.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.9 miles on NC 55. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 106.5 miles (US 13 / Goldsboro Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.7 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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