Getting around Lumberton is straightforward to plan around the short drives between Lumberton Regional Airport and the city centre. You can also use app-based ride options and find public parking near downtown landmarks, including the Lumber River Riverwalk.
- Airport: Lumberton Regional Airport is about a 3-minute drive from Southern Inn.
- City centre: Downtown is about a 5-minute drive from Southern Inn.
- Ride options: Uber lets you check available rides and pickup details in its app.
- Downtown outing: The Riverwalk and Greenway is a roughly 3.2-mile out-and-back trail.
Getting around by car
Driving connects the airport and city centre in a few minutes. Downtown is about a 5-minute drive from Southern Inn, where you can book a two-star room.
Lumberton Municipal Airport is at 163 Airport Boulevard, next to Interstate 95 and about 20 miles north of the North Carolina–South Carolina state line. The City of Lumberton provides airport director Gary Lewis’s contact number, 910-739-6480.
For the Regional Airport trip, see the route from Lumberton Regional Airport.
Local taxi and ride options
In Lumberton, you can enter pickup and drop-off locations in the Uber app to check available ride options. Pickup times may be longer than in larger cities, so allow flexibility when arranging a trip.
Rides can be requested through the app, and Uber Reserve may be booked up to 90 days ahead. Uber taxi rides cannot be requested in Lumberton, but the app may show UberX and other available options. App availability and pickup details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Fayetteville Regional Airport arrival planning covers that connection.
Reaching the city centre and nearby outings
Downtown Lumberton sits along the Lumber River, with a Riverwalk, historic architecture and public parking. Downtown landmarks include Centennial Park, North Court Square and the plaza.
Historic Downtown is at 315 North Chestnut Street; attractions include Dick Taylor Plaza, the Downtown Riverwalk, the Robeson County History Museum and the Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater. The Lumberton city-centre guide covers these landmarks and helps orient visitors.
The Downtown Riverwalk is at 301 North Water Street. The Riverwalk and Greenway makes a roughly 3.2-mile out-and-back outing. Parking is available around Dick Taylor Plaza, on intersecting streets, and across from Adelio’s Italian Restaurant on West 3rd Street, one block away.
The Robeson County Farmers Market at Dick Taylor Plaza opens weekly on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Arsenal Park is another local outing, with practical visitor information in this guide to Arsenal Park in Lumberton.
Checking access before you leave
Check local access details before setting out, particularly if your plans depend on a specific route or ride pickup. For app-based rides, enter your pickup and destination in the app and allow for the possibility of a longer wait than in a larger city. For the weekly market, confirm its schedule before making it the focus of your visit.
Downtown parking options include the area around Dick Taylor Plaza and nearby streets, while the Riverwalk gives you a defined route for a walk along the river.
FAQs
Can you walk from Southern Inn to Lumberton Regional Airport?
It is about a 17-minute walk from Southern Inn to Lumberton Regional Airport.
Can you request a taxi through Uber in Lumberton?
No. Uber taxi rides cannot be requested in Lumberton, though its app may show UberX and other ride options.
Where can you park for the Downtown Riverwalk?
Parking is available around Dick Taylor Plaza, on intersecting streets, and across from Adelio’s Italian Restaurant on West 3rd Street.
How long is the Downtown Riverwalk and Greenway?
The route is roughly 3.2 miles out and back.