How far is Farmville, NC from Wilmington, NC?
The driving distance from Farmville, NC to Wilmington, NC is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmville and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmville and Wilmington.
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Start on South Contentnea Street
12 m · 4 sec · South Contentnea Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
134 m · 22 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
11 mi · 15 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard
620 ft · 24 sec · Kingold Boulevard
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Turn left onto Arba Road
2474 ft · 1 min · Arba Road
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Turn slight right
16.9 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Continue on Smith-Grady Road
2 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Turn right onto Burncoat Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Burncoat Road
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Continue on Piney Grove Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Piney Grove Road
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Turn left
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit left
1578 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
47.1 mi · 51 min
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Continue on North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North Kerr Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Kerr Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto South 16th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 16th Street
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Turn right onto Wooster Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
28 m · 2 sec · South 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmville and Wilmington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Piney Grove Road
Merge slight left
47.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmville to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Kenansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Farmville and 59.7 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Kenansville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenansville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 96.8 mi (155.79 km).
#1 Farmville
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,758 |
| Coordinates | 35.5954400, -77.5852500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 3rd Street (-77.944833, 34.225717)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.42 | $36.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.88 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.40 | $46.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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