Origin
Troy, NC
Late night in Troy on Sunday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, 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
1h 48m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, NC
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Fayetteville, NC
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Trip Overview
This 72-mile drive from Troy, NC to Fayetteville, NC is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a short excursion within North Carolina's Southeast region. The route is primarily composed of local roads with a moderate highway share, suggesting a mixed driving experience rather than a pure interstate journey. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, offering flexibility for departure times and stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36 miles from Troy, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Bypass | 28.5 mi | 41m |
| NC24-27 | 19.7 mi | 28m |
| NC 24 | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| US 15 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Monroe Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Troy Candor Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hay Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bragg Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Troy Bypass
— 28.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on NC 24 Business; NC 27 Business; NC 109 Business
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on East Main Street
260 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto Taft Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Taft Street
4
Continue on Troy Candor Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Candor Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NC 24 East, NC 27 East
6
Merge onto NC 24; NC 27
28 mi
·
41 min
·
Troy Bypass
7
Enter roundabout onto NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
340 ft
·
7 sec
·
Monroe Street
8
Continue on NC 22; NC 24; NC 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Monroe Street
9
Continue on US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 15; US 501; NC 24; NC 27
10
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 27
20 mi
·
28 min
·
NC24-27
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Continue on NC 24; NC 87
18 mi
·
26 min
·
NC 24; NC 87
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Bragg Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Bragg Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Hay Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Hay Street
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
369 ft
·
5 sec
·
Market Square
16
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
For this 72-mile trip, planning is minimal, but a good tip is to start your drive in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach Fayetteville. With a total duration under two hours, you won't need to split the drive, giving you the freedom to depart whenever it suits your schedule. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the estimated $11 cost suggests it's not a major concern for this relatively short distance. The longest stretch is on the Troy Bypass, so be prepared for that section to be your most direct, highway-like part of the drive.
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 36 miles from Troy, NC, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 53m 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 31m
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 Troy, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Troy, NC
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Troy, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Troy Bypass for about 28.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Troy, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 71.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward NC 24 East, NC 27 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 24 East, NC 27 East
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NC 24; NC 27 / Troy Bypass
Merge onto NC 24; NC 27 / Troy Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
30.1 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
6
71.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
Hay Street
Turn left onto Hay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
71.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
|
Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.26 one way
$22.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.31 | $24.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.33 | $26.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.90 | $31.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Sanford, NC
36 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
3 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
1h 48m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it utilizing highway conditions. The journey features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 28.5 miles on the Troy Bypass, indicating some sustained periods of faster travel. As you move from Troy towards Fayetteville, the road character will likely transition between more open highway segments and potentially more local road driving as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and road types throughout the 1 hour and 48 minute drive.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.5 mi on Troy Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
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 1h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / Troy Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.1 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 1h 48m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.5 miles on Troy Bypass. 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: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (NC 24; NC 27 / Troy Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.1 miles (NC 22; NC 24; NC 27 / Monroe Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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