How far is Farmville, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Farmville, NC to Asheville, NC is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.29 mi
03h 29m
Flight
187.34 mi
301.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.34 mi
Kilometers
301.49 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.29 mi
Kilometers
357.74 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Harmony
NC

Town in north Carolina

From Farmville
110.8 mi
01h 44m
To Asheville
111.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Everette Dowdy Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Everette Dowdy Road

  2. 2

    Continue on R Jordan Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · R Jordan Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gulf Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gulf Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    40.3 mi · 49 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
159 mi · 71%
Isaac Brooks Highway
40.3 mi · 18%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 5%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 2%
R Jordan Road
2.75 mi · 1%
Gulf Road
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

153 mi · 02h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harmony
01h 44m from Farmville
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Farmville and 111.5 miles from Asheville.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harmony

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harmony, 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 Harmony.

RAIL

Salisbury

42 mi away
Depot and Liberty Sts.
RAIL

Lexington

49 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

50 mi away
100 West 5th Street
BUS

Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car

51 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 187.34 mi (301.49 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

Population4,747
Coordinates35.5707100, -79.2200200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Everette Dowdy Road (-79.220027, 35.570589)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.72 $69.45
Premium $4.78 $37.46 $74.92
Diesel $5.62 $44.09 $88.18

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 Farmville and Asheville. The current time is 06:59:47.

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.