How far is Durham, NC from Farmville, NC?

The driving distance from Durham, NC to Farmville, NC is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.56 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.58 mi
126.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.58 mi
Kilometers
126.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.56 mi
Kilometers
150.57 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Durham
Sun, Apr 19, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Durham
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Zebulon
NC

City in Pike County, Georgia, United States

From Durham
46.7 mi
00h 54m
To Farmville
46.9 mi
00h 54m

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 Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 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

    144 m · 17 sec · South Dillard Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ramseur Street

    889 ft · 26 sec · Ramseur Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fayetteville Road

    954 ft · 36 sec · Fayetteville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    797 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Durham Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 885 North: Greensboro, Petersburg

    3051 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East End Connector

    1951 ft · 26 sec · East End Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East: Raleigh

    2088 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Miami Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Miami Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Glenwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540: Wake Forest, RDU Airport

    649 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 540 East: Wake Forest

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    45.4 mi · 49 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1422 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Wilson Street

    2968 ft · 2 min · West Wilson Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Contentnea Street

    128 m · 18 sec · South Contentnea Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Contentnea Street

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northern Wake Expressway
80.1 mi · 86%
New Raleigh Highway
2.58 mi · 3%
Durham Freeway
1.97 mi · 2%
Glenwood Avenue
1.85 mi · 2%
South Miami Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2%
I 540 East
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northern Wake Expressway

Keep slight right

45.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zebulon
00h 54m from Durham
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Durham 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 Durham to Farmville?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Zebulon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Durham and 46.9 miles from Farmville.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zebulon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zebulon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

30 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

33 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

35 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Wilson

38 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 78.58 mi (126.47 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

Population4,758
Coordinates35.5954400, -77.5852500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Durham (-78.89862, 35.99403)
End: Farmville (-77.58525, 35.59544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $13.07
Round trip
$26.14
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.07 $26.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.62 $29.23
Premium $4.78 $15.77 $31.53
Diesel $5.62 $18.56 $37.12

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 07:00:58.

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.