If you are planning to travel from Whiteville to Fayetteville, expect a straightforward 61.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budget around $10 for fuel to cover the distance between these two southeastern North Carolina cities. Since the drive is quite direct, you can easily complete it in a morning or afternoon without feeling rushed. It serves as a practical connection within the region, offering a consistent driving experience from start to finish.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
20.7 mi
23m
Andrew Jackson Highway
16.9 mi
18m
American Indian Highway
10.7 mi
12m
I 95 Business
7.4 mi
8m
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3.3 mi
6m
Gillespie Street
2.5 mi
3m
Carthage Road
1.1 mi
1m
Powell Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteville, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on US 74 Business; US 76 Business
65 ft·1 sec·Jefferson Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business
205 ft·3 sec·West Washington Street
3
Continue on US 74 Business; US 76 Business
0.3 mi·30 sec·West Washington Street
4
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass
0.9 mi·1 min·Powell Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
6
Merge onto US 74; US 76
17 mi·18 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Continue on US 74; NC 130
11 mi·12 min·American Indian Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
9
Turn right onto NC 41
3.3 mi·6 min·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
10
Continue on Apple Street
0.1 mi·16 sec·Apple Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·West 5th Street
12
Turn left onto North Water Street
393 ft·7 sec·North Water Street
13
Enter roundabout onto North Water Street
219 ft·3 sec·North Water Street
14
Continue on North Water Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·North Water Street
15
Turn straight onto Carthage Road
1.1 mi·1 min·Carthage Road
16
Turn right onto Capuano Street
152 ft·6 sec·Capuano Street
17
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
18
Merge onto I 95; US 301
21 mi·23 min·I 95; US 301
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto I 95 Business
5.0 mi·5 min·I 95 Business
Exit 40Toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army AirfieldUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 95 Business; US 301
2.4 mi·2 min·I 95 Business; US 301
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 95 Business; US 301
323 ft·4 sec·South Eastern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
2.5 mi·3 min·Gillespie Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
253 ft·4 sec·Market Square
24
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Whiteville, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard
Turn right onto US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
29.2 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NC 41: Lumberton, Fairmont
5
32.9 mi into trip|~40m in|West 5th Street
At end of road, turn right onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
8
55.2 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|I 95 Business
Take the exit onto I 95 Business toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40
Toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.20 one way
$20.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$11.15
$22.30
premium
$4.70
$12.07
$24.13
diesel
$5.61
$14.40
$28.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.6
0
$6.85
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.13
$4.17
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 12, 2026
Origin
Whiteville, NC
Morning
in Whiteville on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
SE 3 to 8 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Morning
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 10 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 12 at 3:43AM EDT until April 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
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
1h 20m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway segments. You will navigate primarily via West Washington Street, Powell Boulevard, and the Andrew Jackson Highway, keeping you on local roads for the entire duration. Because the route relies on surface streets, you should expect a more engaged driving experience compared to a high-speed motorway. The character of the road remains consistent throughout the 61.2-mile trip, requiring your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares. It is an ideal path if you prefer backroads over the repetitive nature of major expressways.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
206 ft64 ft
Total Climb
195 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~62.5 mi in
Elevation Range
142 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Whiteville, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fairmont, Fort Bragg and Pope Army Airfield.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 65.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.7 miles on I 95. 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.
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 (US 74 Business; US 76 Business / West Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.3 miles (US 701 Bypass / Powell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
