How far is Durham, NC from Farmville, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Farmville, NC is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.35 mi
01h 01m
Flight
34.35 mi
55.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.35 mi
Kilometers
55.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.35 mi
Kilometers
79.42 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Sun, Apr 19, 10:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Durham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Apex
NC

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

From Durham
24.7 mi
00h 30m
To Farmville
24.7 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Farmville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Farmville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1101 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Dillard Street

    864 ft · 30 sec · South Dillard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Pettigrew Street

    800 ft · 25 sec · East Pettigrew Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    144 m · 22 sec · Fayetteville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    797 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · Durham Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Triangle Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 540 Toll South: Sanford

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    11 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Sanford

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Colon Road

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Colon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Colon Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Deep River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Deep River Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    82 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hawkins Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hawkins Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Walter Bright Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walter Bright Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Everette Dowdy Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Everette Dowdy Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Everette Dowdy Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Farmville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Triangle Expressway
14.6 mi · 30%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 26%
Durham Freeway
6.74 mi · 14%
Jefferson Davis Highway
5.09 mi · 10%
Hawkins Avenue
1.96 mi · 4%
Everette Dowdy Road
1.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

13.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apex
00h 30m from Durham
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Durham and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Durham to Farmville?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Apex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Durham and 24.7 miles from Farmville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Durham and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.

Stop Ideas Near Apex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Apex and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Chapel Hill , NC
58 Chapelton Court #140, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.5/5 481 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 10.1 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apex.

RAIL

Cary

9 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

15 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

19 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

30 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 34.35 mi (55.28 km).

Durham

#1 Durham

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

Population285,897
Coordinates35.9940300, -78.8986200
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Farmville

#2 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

Population4,747
Coordinates35.5707100, -79.2200200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Farmville (-79.22002, 35.57071)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $6.89
Round trip
$13.78
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $6.89 $13.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.71 $15.41
Premium $4.78 $8.31 $16.63
Diesel $5.62 $9.79 $19.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Durham and Farmville. The current time is 08:19:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.