How far is Farmville, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Farmville, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.66 mi
00h 56m
Flight
47.22 mi
75.99 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Farmville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.22 mi
Kilometers
75.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.66 mi
Kilometers
84.75 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:52 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 Greensboro
Sun, Apr 19, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Staley
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Farmville
26.1 mi
00h 28m
To Greensboro
26.6 mi
00h 28m

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
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
40.3 mi · 76%
Old US Highway 421
3.67 mi · 7%
R Jordan Road
2.75 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.1 mi · 4%
Gulf Road
1.54 mi · 3%
Everette Dowdy Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Turn right onto Isaac Brooks Highway

40.3 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staley
00h 28m from Farmville
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Farmville and 26.6 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Staley

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

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

RAIL

Burlington

35 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

45 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

62 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (75.99 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

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

#2 Greensboro

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

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Everette Dowdy Road (-79.220027, 35.570589)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.73
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.37 $14.73
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.24 $16.48
Premium $4.78 $8.89 $17.77
Diesel $5.62 $10.46 $20.92

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 Greensboro. The current time is 06:59:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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