How far is Farmville, NC from Cary, NC?

The driving distance from Farmville, NC to Cary, NC is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
80.83 mi
01h 32m
Flight
68.46 mi
110.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.46 mi
Kilometers
110.17 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.83 mi
Kilometers
130.09 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cary
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T06:52
Arrive Cary
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Middlesex
NC

City in Nash County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Farmville
40.4 mi
00h 46m
To Cary
40.5 mi
00h 46m

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
81°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 Cary.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dan K Moore Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dan K Moore Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 54: Cary

    1262 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Chapel Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Academy Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Academy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
65.6 mi · 81%
Dan K Moore Freeway
5.85 mi · 7%
Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
4.26 mi · 5%
Chapel Hill Road
2.23 mi · 3%
May Boulevard
1.98 mi · 2%
East Church Street
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

40.8 mi · 00h 44m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middlesex
00h 46m from Farmville
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Farmville and 40.5 miles from Cary.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.29 one way or $22.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middlesex

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

28 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

30 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

40 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

40 mi away
101 Hammond Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Cary. Straight-line distance: 68.46 mi (110.17 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

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

#2 Cary

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population173,587
Coordinates35.7915400, -78.7811200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmville (-77.58525, 35.59544)
End: Cary (-78.78112, 35.79154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.29
Round trip
$22.58
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.29 $22.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.62 $25.25
Premium $4.78 $13.62 $27.23
Diesel $5.62 $16.03 $32.06

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 Cary. The current time is 06:52:01.

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.