How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Greensboro, NC is about 77.1 miles (124 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
77.02 mi
01h 28m
Flight
65.01 mi
104.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.01 mi
Kilometers
104.62 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.02 mi
Kilometers
123.95 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Sat, May 2, 5:48 AM EDT
Return by in Fuquay-Varina
Sat, May 2, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fuquay-Varina
2026-05-02T04:20
Arrive Greensboro
Sat, May 2, 5:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fuquay-Varina
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
Pittsboro
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Fuquay-Varina
39.5 mi
00h 44m
To Greensboro
37.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fuquay-Varina and Greensboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fuquay-Varina and Greensboro.

  1. 1

    Start on West Academy Street

    18 m · 10 sec · West Academy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1746 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wake Chapel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wake Chapel Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on GB Alford Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · GB Alford Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll West

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Triangle Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro

    1111 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1902 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro

    1274 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    32 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old US Highway 421

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421

  15. 15

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Davie Street

    531 ft · 11 sec · South Davie Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East McGee Street

    547 ft · 13 sec · East McGee Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West McGee Street

    22 m · 1 sec · West McGee Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street

    678 ft · 21 sec · West McGee Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Eugene Street

    1372 ft · 34 sec · South Eugene Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    585 ft · 25 sec · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fuquay-Varina and Greensboro.

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
32.6 mi · 42%
Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 33%
Triangle Expressway
5.27 mi · 7%
GB Alford Highway
5.09 mi · 7%
Old US Highway 421
3.67 mi · 5%
East Broad Street
2.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

32 mi · 00h 42m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsboro
00h 44m from Fuquay-Varina
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fuquay-Varina and Rain Showers Likely near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Pittsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Fuquay-Varina and 37.5 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fuquay-Varina and Rain Showers Likely near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsboro

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 Pittsboro 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Pittsboro Town Hall

Pittsboro , NC
635 East St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pittsboro.

RAIL

Cary

37 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

43 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Burlington

48 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fuquay-Varina and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 65.01 mi (104.62 km).

Fuquay-Varina

#1 Fuquay-Varina

City in North Carolina

Population32,145
Coordinates35.5843200, -78.8000100
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: West Academy Street (-78.800009, 35.584349)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.29 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.55
5.44 gal · 20.58 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.77 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.05 $24.09
Premium $4.78 $13.00 $25.99
Diesel $5.62 $15.30 $30.59

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fuquay-Varina and Greensboro. The current time is 04:20:10.

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.