How far is Wilmington, NC from Farmville, NC?
The driving distance from Wilmington, NC to Farmville, NC is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
Flight 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 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Duplin County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Farmville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Farmville.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 3rd Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn left onto North College Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24 East, NC 903: Magnolia, Kenansville
1605 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Kenansville Bypass
7.3 mi · 10 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Continue on North North Carolina Highway 11 and 903
8.7 mi · 12 min · North North Carolina Highway 11 and 903
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
135 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Piney Grove Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Piney Grove Road
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Continue on Burncoat Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Burncoat Road
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Turn left onto Smith-Grady Road
2 mi · 3 min · Smith-Grady Road
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Continue on Hardy Bridge Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hardy Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Jenny Lind Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Jenny Lind Road
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn slight left onto Arba Road
2474 ft · 1 min · Arba Road
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Turn right onto Kingold Boulevard
620 ft · 20 sec · Kingold Boulevard
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto East Church Street
134 m · 20 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto South Contentnea Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Contentnea Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Contentnea Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmington 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.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
47.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Farmville?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Kenansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Wilmington and 58.3 miles from Farmville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wilmington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmville.
Stop Ideas Near Kenansville
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 Kenansville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Farmville. Straight-line distance: 96.8 mi (155.79 km).
#1 Wilmington
The largest city in the state of North Carolina.
| Population | 124,794 |
| Coordinates | 34.2257300, -77.9447100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmville
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
| Population | 4,758 |
| Coordinates | 35.5954400, -77.5852500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmville (-77.58525, 35.59544)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.32 | $32.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
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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