How far is Greensboro, NC from Farmville, NC?
The driving distance from Greensboro, NC to Farmville, NC is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greensboro and Farmville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensboro and Farmville.
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Start on West Market Street
40 m · 10 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Greene Street
1421 ft · 41 sec · South Greene Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West McGee Street
45 m · 3 sec · West McGee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West McGee Street
728 ft · 17 sec · West McGee Street
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Continue on South Davie Street
38 m · 3 sec · South Davie Street
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Turn slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2.2 mi · 5 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Old US Highway 421
3.6 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 421
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Continue straight
40.4 mi · 49 min
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Turn left onto Gulf Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on R Jordan Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · R Jordan Road
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Continue on Everette Dowdy Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Everette Dowdy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Everette Dowdy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greensboro and Farmville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old US Highway 421
Continue straight
40.4 mi · 00h 49m
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 Rain Showers leaving Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greensboro to Farmville?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Greensboro and 26 miles from Farmville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Greensboro and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.
Stop Ideas Near Staley
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 Staley.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greensboro and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 47.22 mi (75.99 km).
#1 Greensboro
The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
| Population | 297,878 |
| Coordinates | 36.0726400, -79.7919800 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmville
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,747 |
| Coordinates | 35.5707100, -79.2200200 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmville (-79.22002, 35.57071)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
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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