Origin
Moncure, NC
Late night in Moncure on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moncure, NC to Farmville, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moncure, NC
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Farmville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Moncure, NC to Farmville, NC covers 13.3 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jefferson Davis Highway, Deep River Road, Hawkins Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Jefferson Davis Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
6.7 miles from Moncure, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 13.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jefferson Davis Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7 miles (SR 1466 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 South: Sanford
Navigation decision point
Toward US 1 South: Sanford
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward Colon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 74
Toward Colon Road
5
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 1466 / Deep River Road
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1466 / Deep River Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Walter Bright Road
Turn left onto Walter Bright Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Everette Dowdy Road
Turn left onto Everette Dowdy Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Deep River Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Hawkins Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| Everette Dowdy Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Colon Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Walter Bright Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old US Highway 1 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jefferson Davis Highway
— 4.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moncure, NC and Farmville, NC.
1
Start on Old US Highway 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old US Highway 1
2
Continue on Deep River Road
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Deep River Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 1 South: Sanford
4
Merge onto US 1
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 74
Toward Colon Road
6
Turn right onto Colon Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Colon Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1466
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Deep River Road
8
Turn slight right
269 ft
·
11 sec
9
Merge onto US 15; US 501; NC 87
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hawkins Avenue
10
Turn left onto Walter Bright Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter Bright Road
11
Turn left onto Everette Dowdy Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Everette Dowdy Road
12
Arrive at destination
Everette Dowdy Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.7 miles from Moncure, NC, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.7 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmville, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Moncure, NC.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moncure, NC
This is one driving day of about 13.3 miles and 18m.
At 13.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Jefferson Davis Highway for about 4.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.7 mi from Moncure, NC · 8m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.7 miles from Moncure, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Farmville, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Farmville, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Farmville, NC
Late night in Farmville on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
SW 2 to 7 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 1:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 14 at 3:50AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moncure, NC to Farmville, NC covers 13.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jefferson Davis Highway, Deep River Road, Hawkins Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Moncure, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7 miles (SR 1466 / Deep River Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Moncure, NC to Farmville, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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