Connecting Wilson to Fayetteville, this 75.7-mile journey is a straightforward trek across North Carolina’s Southeast region. You can expect a drive time of roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, it is a highly economical route for your travel plans. Since the entire trip takes place within the same region, you won't experience significant shifts in geography or climate. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this transit is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Wilson, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
60.7 mi
1h 9m
I 95 Business
5.6 mi
7m
NC 42
5 mi
7m
Tarboro Street West
2.9 mi
5m
Person Street
0.5 mi
<1m
B Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Grove Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Hines Street South
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 60.7 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, NC and Fayetteville, NC.
1
Start on Hines Street South
0.2 mi·26 sec·Hines Street South
2
Turn left onto Tarboro Street West
2.9 mi·5 min·Tarboro Street West
3
Continue on NC 42
5.0 mi·7 min·NC 42
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
5
Merge onto I 95
61 mi·1 hr 9 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210
0.2 mi·30 sec·Grove Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi·34 sec·B Street
Use the left lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
8 ft·0 sec·Person Street
10
Continue on Person Street
0.3 mi·28 sec·Person Street
11
Continue on Person Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Person Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
155 ft·2 sec·Market Square
13
Arrive at destination
Market Square
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. Because the route is direct and lacks scheduled stops, you should plan to fuel up before you leave Wilson to stay within your $12 estimate. If you find yourself needing a break during the 60.7-mile stint on I-95, be sure to utilize the rest areas or exits along the interstate early, as the highway-heavy nature of the drive leaves little room for spontaneous detours. Keep a steady eye on your navigation as you transition between the interstate and the local NC 42 segments to ensure a smooth arrival.
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 37.9 miles from Wilson, NC, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.7 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 47m 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 17m
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 Wilson, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wilson, NC
This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Wilson, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 60.7 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 75.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip|~13m in|I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 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
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|B Street
Turn left onto B Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Person Street
Enter roundabout onto Person Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
75.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Market Square
Enter roundabout onto Market Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.84 one way
$23.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$12.94
$25.89
premium
$4.70
$14.01
$28.02
diesel
$5.61
$16.71
$33.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.63
Efficient EV
18.9
0
$6.62
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.84
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Wilson, NC
Morning
in Wilson on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fayetteville, NC
Morning
in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
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 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 94% of this drive is spent on highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-95, including a significant 60.7-mile stretch that serves as the backbone of your journey. The route also incorporates segments of I-95 Business and NC 42 to bridge the gap between origin and destination. Because of this heavy reliance on major thoroughfares, the character of the road is strictly utilitarian and interstate-focused. Prepare for a consistent, steady pace behind the wheel that prioritizes getting you to Fayetteville as quickly as possible.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.7 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 95 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m 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 8.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wilson, 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 60.7 miles on I 95. 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 8.4 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.1 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 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.
