How far is Cary, NC from Farmville, NC?
The driving distance from Cary, NC to Farmville, NC is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cary and Farmville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cary and Farmville.
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Start on North Academy Street
7 m · 7 sec · North Academy Street
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1232 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan K Moore Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Dan K Moore Freeway
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Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, I 440 East, US 64 East: Rocky Mount
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
17.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right
45.4 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right
1422 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West Wilson Street
2968 ft · 2 min · West Wilson Street
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Turn right onto South Contentnea Street
128 m · 18 sec · South Contentnea Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Contentnea Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cary and Farmville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight right
45.4 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cary to Farmville?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Cary and 40.2 miles from Farmville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmville.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.
Wilson
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cary and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 68.46 mi (110.17 km).
#1 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173,587 |
| Coordinates | 35.7915400, -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmville
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,758 |
| Coordinates | 35.5954400, -77.5852500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmville (-77.58525, 35.59544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.53 | $25.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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