How far is Farmville, NC from Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Farmville, NC to Raleigh, NC is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.91 mi
00h 44m
Flight
35.47 mi
57.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.47 mi
Kilometers
57.09 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.05 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 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 Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Farmville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From Farmville
20.9 mi
00h 22m
To Raleigh
21.9 mi
00h 22m

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
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.9 mi · 28 min · Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    1683 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Boulevard: NC State Univ, Cary

    136 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Western Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    2789 ft · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Wilmington Street

    1048 ft · 43 sec · South Wilmington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East South Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East South Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway
24.9 mi · 58%
Jefferson Davis Highway
5.08 mi · 12%
Western Boulevard
3.54 mi · 8%
Everette Dowdy Road
1.83 mi · 4%
Deep River Road
1.75 mi · 4%
Colon Road
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

Continue on Claude E. Pope Memorial Highway

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 22m from Farmville
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Farmville and 21.9 miles from Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.98 one way or $11.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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 Holly Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13.6 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 13.5 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 13.6 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 6.9 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 Holly Springs.

RAIL

Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 35.47 mi (57.09 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

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

#2 Raleigh

The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.

Population474,414
Coordinates35.7721000, -78.6386100
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Everette Dowdy Road (-79.220027, 35.570589)
End: East South Street (-78.638606, 35.772148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $5.98
Round trip
$11.96
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $5.98 $11.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $6.69 $13.38
Premium $4.78 $7.21 $14.43
Diesel $5.62 $8.49 $16.98

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 Raleigh. The current time is 06:59:32.

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.