How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Morrisville, NC?
The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Morrisville, NC is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wake County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fuquay-Varina and Morrisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fuquay-Varina and Morrisville.
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Start on West Academy Street
18 m · 10 sec · West Academy Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1746 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Wake Chapel Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wake Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on GB Alford Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · GB Alford Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll West
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cary
1661 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morrisville Parkway
5 m · 1 sec · Morrisville Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Morrisville Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morrisville Parkway
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Turn left onto Davis Drive
2409 ft · 1 min · Davis Drive
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Turn right onto Morrisville Carpenter Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Morrisville Carpenter Road
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Continue on Morrisville-Carpenter Road
679 ft · 23 sec · Morrisville-Carpenter Road
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
31 m · 9 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn sharp left
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fuquay-Varina and Morrisville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Triangle Expressway
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
9.81 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fuquay-Varina and Sunny near Morrisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Morrisville?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Apex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Fuquay-Varina and 11.6 miles from Morrisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fuquay-Varina and Sunny near Morrisville.
Stop Ideas Near Apex
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apex.
Cary
North Carolina State Fair station
Raleigh Union Station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fuquay-Varina and Morrisville. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).
#1 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 30,495 |
| Coordinates | 35.8234800, -78.8255600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morrisville (-78.82556, 35.82348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
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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