How far is Farmville, NC from Durham, NC?

The driving distance from Farmville, NC to Durham, NC is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
50.46 mi
00h 51m
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
50.46 mi
Kilometers
81.2 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Durham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Durham
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmville
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
Apex
NC

The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.

From Farmville
25.2 mi
00h 25m
To Durham
25.3 mi
00h 25m

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
80°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Everette Dowdy Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Everette Dowdy Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Bright Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walter Bright Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Deep River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Deep River Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Colon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Colon Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Raleigh

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jefferson Davis Highway

    5.1 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll

    861 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 540 Toll North: RDU Airport, Durham

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Triangle Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 885 Toll North: Durham

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Triangle Expressway

    3.1 mi · 3 min · Triangle Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Durham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Durham Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Durham Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jackie Robinson Drive, Roxboro Street

    769 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Drive

    604 ft · 19 sec · Jackie Robinson Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Roxboro Street

    1625 ft · 49 sec · South Roxboro Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Triangle Expressway
14.4 mi · 28%
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
13.4 mi · 27%
Durham Freeway
7.25 mi · 14%
Jefferson Davis Highway
5.08 mi · 10%
Everette Dowdy Road
1.83 mi · 4%
Deep River Road
1.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

13.4 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apex
00h 25m from Farmville
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 25.2 miles from Farmville and 25.3 miles from Durham.

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 16.1 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9.9 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 9.5 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 4.2 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 Farmville and Durham. Straight-line distance: 34.35 mi (55.28 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

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

#2 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
Start: Everette Dowdy Road (-79.220027, 35.570589)
End: (-78.898591, 35.994064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.88 $15.77
Premium $4.78 $8.50 $17.01
Diesel $5.62 $10.01 $20.02

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 Durham. The current time is 06:59:34.

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.