How far is Morrisville, NC from Fuquay-Varina, NC?
The driving distance from Morrisville, NC to Fuquay-Varina, NC is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina.
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Start on the route
41 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Morrisville-Carpenter Road
1777 ft · 47 sec · Morrisville-Carpenter Road
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Continue on Morrisville Carpenter Road
1 mi · 2 min · Morrisville Carpenter Road
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Turn left onto Davis Drive
2426 ft · 1 min · Davis Drive
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Turn right onto Morrisville Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Morrisville Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morrisville Parkway
34 m · 2 sec · Morrisville Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Morrisville Parkway
1180 ft · 23 sec · Morrisville Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward NC 540 Toll South: Sanford, Holly Springs
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto NC 540 Toll South: Sanford, Holly Springs
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
9.7 mi · 10 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 55 East: Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina
2086 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Wake Chapel Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wake Chapel Road
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1555 ft · 55 sec · 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 Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina.
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
9.69 mi · 00h 10m
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 Morrisville and Sunny near Fuquay-Varina.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morrisville to Fuquay-Varina?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 Morrisville and 11.1 miles from Fuquay-Varina.
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 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morrisville and Sunny near Fuquay-Varina.
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 Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina. Straight-line distance: 16.58 mi (26.69 km).
#1 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 30,495 |
| Coordinates | 35.8234800, -78.8255600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Academy Street (-78.800009, 35.584349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.50 | $9.00 |
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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