How far is Farmville, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Farmville, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73 mi
01h 12m
Flight
61.96 mi
99.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.96 mi
Kilometers
99.71 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73 mi
Kilometers
117.49 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive West Raleigh
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Bailey
NC

Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States

From Farmville
35.7 mi
00h 36m
To West Raleigh
37.3 mi
00h 36m

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
74°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-440 West, To US 1, US 64 Business East: Wake Forest

    2815 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, New Bern Ave

    1095 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto New Bern Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · New Bern Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Edenton Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Edenton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Hillsborough Street

    2681 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hillsborough Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Hillsborough Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    2435 ft · 1 min · Hillsborough Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hillsborough Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmville and West 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John P East Memorial Highway
62.2 mi · 85%
New Bern Avenue
2.61 mi · 4%
May Boulevard
1.98 mi · 3%
East Edenton Street
1.52 mi · 2%
I-440 West
1.24 mi · 2%
Hillsborough Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John P East Memorial Highway

Merge slight right

40 mi · 00h 43m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bailey
00h 36m from Farmville
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Bailey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Farmville and 37.3 miles from West Raleigh.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bailey

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

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

RAIL

Wilson

20 mi away
401 East Nash Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

31 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

34 mi away
101 Hammond Street
BUS

Goldsboro, NC

46 mi away
1615 East Beech Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 61.96 mi (99.71 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

Population4,758
Coordinates35.5954400, -77.5852500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: South Contentnea Street (-77.585194, 35.595401)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.43 $22.85
Premium $4.78 $12.33 $24.65
Diesel $5.62 $14.51 $29.02

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 West Raleigh. The current time is 07:06:44.

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.