How far is West Raleigh, NC from Farmville, NC?

The driving distance from West Raleigh, NC to Farmville, NC is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.34 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.6 mi
55.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.34 mi
Kilometers
64.92 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmville
Tue, Nov 10, 4:11 AM EST
Return by in West Raleigh
Tue, Nov 10, 5:02 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Raleigh
2026-11-10T03:20
Arrive Farmville
Tue, Nov 10, 4:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Raleigh
9:30 PM EST
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
Holly Springs
NC

City in and county seat of Marshall County, Mississippi, United States

From West Raleigh
20.1 mi
00h 25m
To Farmville
20.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Raleigh and Farmville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Raleigh and Farmville.

  1. 1

    Start on Enterprise Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Enterprise Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillsborough Street

    122 m · 13 sec · Hillsborough Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    32 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    673 ft · 23 sec · Pullen Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pullen Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Pullen Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    1939 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Western Boulevard West

    122 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Western Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Western Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    30 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Colon Road

    1336 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Colon Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Colon Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Deep River Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Deep River Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    82 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Hawkins Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Hawkins Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Walter Bright Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Walter Bright Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Everette Dowdy Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Everette Dowdy Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Everette Dowdy Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Raleigh and Farmville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Boulevard
32.2 mi · 80%
Hawkins Avenue
1.96 mi · 5%
Everette Dowdy Road
1.83 mi · 5%
Deep River Road
1.68 mi · 4%
Colon Road
1.1 mi · 3%
Walter Bright Road
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Boulevard

Merge slight left

30 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holly Springs
00h 25m from West Raleigh
Leave By
4:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Raleigh and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Farmville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Raleigh to Farmville?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Holly Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from West Raleigh and 20.2 miles from Farmville.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.65 one way or $9.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Raleigh and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Farmville.

Stop Ideas Near Holly Springs

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 Holly Springs 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
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Town Hall Commons
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall Commons

Holly Springs , NC
242 S Main St, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holly Springs.

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Cary

16 mi away
211 North Academy Street
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North Carolina State Fair station

20 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

Durham

39 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Raleigh and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.68 km).

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#1 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Farmville

#2 Farmville

Town in Pitt County, North Carolina

Population4,747
Coordinates35.5707100, -79.2200200
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: West Raleigh (-78.66389, 35.78682)
End: Farmville (-79.22002, 35.57071)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $4.65
Round trip
$9.30
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.27 $4.65 $9.30
Mid-grade $3.73 $5.29 $10.59
Premium $4.16 $5.91 $11.81
Diesel $5.44 $7.72 $15.45

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between West Raleigh and Farmville. The current time is 03:20:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.