How far is Farmville, NC from Asheville, NC?

The driving distance from Farmville, NC to Asheville, NC is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
317.05 mi
04h 56m
Flight
279.12 mi
449.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.12 mi
Kilometers
449.2 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.05 mi
Kilometers
510.25 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T07:07
Arrive Asheville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
Kernersville
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Farmville
156 mi
02h 28m
To Asheville
161.1 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

    12 m · 4 sec · South Contentnea Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    2966 ft · 1 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Turnage Street

    141 m · 20 sec · Turnage Street

  4. 4

    Continue on May Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · May Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1953 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John P East Memorial Highway

    22.1 mi · 24 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

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

    153.1 mi · 2 hr 54 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25

    918 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    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

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
153 mi · 48%
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 23%
John P East Memorial Highway
51.9 mi · 16%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 5%
Billy Graham Freeway
4.56 mi · 1%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
279.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kernersville
02h 28m from Farmville
Leave By
7:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 317.1 miles (510.3 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Kernersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156 miles from Farmville and 161.1 miles from Asheville.

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

The direct path is about 279.1 miles (449.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 7:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.32 one way or $88.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kernersville

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

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

BUS

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

14 mi away
601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr
BUS

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

16 mi away
100 West 5th Street
RAIL

High Point

19 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

23 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Asheville. Straight-line distance: 279.12 mi (449.2 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

Population4,758
Coordinates35.5954400, -77.5852500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Asheville

#2 Asheville

The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

Population92,852
Coordinates35.6009500, -82.5540200
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: South Contentnea Street (-77.585194, 35.595401)
End: (-82.554029, 35.600953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.35 L · about $44.32
Round trip
$88.65
22.38 gal · 84.7 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.32 $88.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.56 $99.12
Premium $4.78 $53.47 $106.93
Diesel $5.62 $62.93 $125.87

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 07:07:49.

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.