How far is Greenville, NC from Fuquay-Varina, NC?
The driving distance from Greenville, NC to Fuquay-Varina, NC is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Fuquay-Varina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Fuquay-Varina.
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Start on South Summit Street
1161 ft · 53 sec · South Summit Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 5th Street
1500 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto South Evans Street
1907 ft · 55 sec · South Evans Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 10th Street
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Continue on Farmville Boulevard
2718 ft · 50 sec · Farmville Boulevard
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Continue on Stantonsburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Stantonsburg Road
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Continue on John P East Memorial Highway
32.8 mi · 35 min · John P East Memorial Highway
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Merge slight right
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Thomas Bradshaw Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, US 401 South, NC 50 South: Fayetteville, Garner
841 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on South Saunders Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Saunders Street
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Continue on South Wilmington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Wilmington Street
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Continue on Fayetteville Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · Fayetteville Road
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Continue on North Main Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Academy Street
18 m · 2 sec · West Academy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Academy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenville and Fuquay-Varina.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John P East Memorial Highway
Merge slight right
40.8 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Greenville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenville to Fuquay-Varina?
The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 49.8 miles from Greenville and 49.8 miles from Fuquay-Varina.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.94 one way or $27.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Greenville and Rain Showers Likely near Fuquay-Varina.
Stop Ideas Near Bailey
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 Bailey.
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Rocky Mount
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Fuquay-Varina. Straight-line distance: 80.57 mi (129.66 km).
#1 Greenville
The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
| Population | 94,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.6126600, -77.3663500 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fuquay-Varina (-78.80001, 35.58432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.80 | $39.59 |
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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