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Trip from Wilsons Mills, 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 6m

Distance

54.4 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Wilsons Mills, NC, NC

Wilsons Mills, NC

Mark Stebnicki

city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States

Fayetteville, NC

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick trip from Wilsons Mills to Fayetteville, you can expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 54.4 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. You will primarily utilize I-95, I-95 Business, and US-70 to complete the trek across the Southeast region. Budgeting about $8 for fuel should cover your needs for this excursion. Since the entire route is well under two hours, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing you maximum flexibility for your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 41.3 mi 47m
I 95 Business 5.6 mi 7m
US 70 4.7 mi 6m
Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Person Street 0.5 mi <1m
Wilson's Mills Road 0.4 mi <1m
B Street 0.3 mi <1m
Grove Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 41.3 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilsons Mills, NC and Fayetteville, NC.

1

Start on Fire Department Road

52 ft · 6 sec · Fire Department Road
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto Wilson's Mills Road

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Wilson's Mills Road
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec
6

Merge onto US 70

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 70
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 70

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 70
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
9

Merge onto I 95

41 mi · 47 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Turn right onto NC 24; NC 210

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Grove Street
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto B Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · B Street
Use the left lane.
13

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

8 ft · 0 sec · Person Street
14

Continue on Person Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Person Street
15

Continue on Person Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Person Street
16

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

155 ft · 2 sec · Market Square
17

Arrive at destination

Market Square

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunn, NC

27 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.

Popular next leg

Dunn, NC to Fayetteville, NC

24.9 mi · 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Four Oaks, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Benson, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Wilsons Mills, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 54.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
6.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

9
47.7 mi into trip | ~57m 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
53.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | B Street

Turn left onto B Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
54.1 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Person Street

Enter roundabout onto Person Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | Market Square

Enter roundabout onto Market Square

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.51 one way

$17.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $9.30 $18.60
premium $4.70 $10.07 $20.14
diesel $5.61 $12.01 $24.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.71 $2.61
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.76 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.62 $3.48

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Wilsons Mills, NC

Morning in Wilsons Mills on Sunday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 9 mph 11% chance Live 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

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 10 mph 13% chance Live 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

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 6m 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 focused interstate experience, as 95% of this 54.4-mile route takes place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-95, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 41.3 miles. This profile leans heavily toward a high-speed, highway-focused drive rather than a winding backroad tour. While the road transitions between segments of I-95, I-95 Business, and US-70, the character remains consistent and efficient throughout. Keep your focus sharp, as the highway nature of the path means you will be moving at steady speeds for almost the entire duration of your hour-long journey.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.3 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 95 Business. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.4 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.7 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.5 miles (B Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

230 ft 89 ft

Total Climb

82 ft

Total Descent

210 ft

Highest Point

230 ft

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 Wilsons Mills, NC and Fayetteville, NC, road signs point toward Fort Bragg and Pope Afb.

Fort Bragg

47.7 mi in | ~57m | via I 95 Business

Pope Afb

47.7 mi in | ~57m | 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 1h 6m. Total distance: 54.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.3 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: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 47.7 miles (I 95 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.5 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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