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Fuquay Varina North Carolina Map

Explore Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

How to Use This Fuquay Varina, North Carolina Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of North Carolina or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Fuquay Varina.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityFuquay Varina
StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyWake County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude35.584324
Longitude-78.800013
Population31,279
Density680.0 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code27526
Area Code919, 984
County SeatRaleigh

About Fuquay Varina, North Carolina

Fuquay Varina is a locality in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of 31,279. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Fuquay Varina is located at 35.5843°N, 78.8000°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27526.

Fuquay Varina holds a steady position within the North Carolina piedmont, where the land stretches out in quiet, persistent expanses of clay and pine. It lies 7.2 miles east-northeast of Asheboro, NC (from Asheboro, NC: bearing 70°T), and is situated 8.1 miles southeast of Randleman. The regional topography remains defined by subtle elevations that rise toward the distant silhouette of Big Ridge, visible only when the air turns crisp and clear. Water defines the local drainage, with Terrible Creek carving a modest path through the woods just a mile away. Nearby, the still surface of Parkers Pond mirrors the changing sky, offering a calm contrast to the deeper shade of the surrounding timber. Residents often spend their afternoons at Town of Fuquay-Varina Open Space - Library Park, a site that provides a green anchor for the center of the landscape.

Fuquay Varina emerged from the convergence of two distinct settlements, eventually knitting together a shared identity through agricultural commerce and the steady growth of local enterprise. Early prosperity relied heavily on the cultivation of tobacco, a tradition that shaped the architecture and the deliberate, measured pace of the business district. Over the decades, the local economy shifted from agrarian roots toward a diverse mix of modern services and light manufacturing. The legacy of these industries remains visible in the sturdy brick facades that define the older sections of the main thoroughfares. Today, the town functions as a resilient hub where the labor of previous generations still informs the practical, industrious character of the current workforce.

Fuquay Varina maintains a social fabric defined by a neighborly courtesy that favors personal connection over the anonymity of larger metropolitan centers. Cultural life centers on the revitalized downtown district, where local festivals and seasonal gatherings draw residents together to celebrate the changing of the seasons. While the West Loop Horse Trail offers a quiet escape for those seeking the solitude of the woods, most community interaction happens in the public squares and shared gathering spots. The town is not defined by the fame of its residents, but rather by the consistent, grounded lives of the people who maintain its schools and small businesses. This collective spirit creates a predictable, reliable environment that values stability and the quiet satisfaction of a job well done.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Fuquay-Varina Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 0.2 mi, 150° SE
  • Fuquay-Varina Dog Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 243° SW
  • Town of Fuquay-Varina Open Space - Fleming Loop Recreational Park (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 251° W
  • Open Space (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 204° SW
  • Wake County Open Space Land (Local Recreation) — 1.8 mi, 021° N
  • Ben Harris Metal Sculptures (Public Artwork) — 2.4 mi, 232° SW
  • Unknown Park (Local Park) — 2.4 mi, 087° E
  • Terrible Creek (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 064° NE
  • The Cub Barn (Museum) — 5.4 mi, 219° SW
  • The Giant Chair (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 337° NW
  • AMC DINE-IN Holly Springs 9 (Cinema) — 6.2 mi, 337° NW
  • Angier Museum (Museum) — 6.3 mi, 148° SE
  • Rollins Mill (Historic Ruins) — 6.4 mi, 274° W
  • Dutchmans Creek Mitigation Site (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 026° NE
  • Raven Rock State Park (State Park) — 8.6 mi, 216° SW
  • Chimney Swift Tower (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 006° N
  • Rocket Box Bat House (Attraction) — 9.7 mi, 006° N
  • West Hemlock Bluff Overlook (Viewpoint) — 9.8 mi, 005° N
  • Cinébistro (Cinema) — 10.8 mi, 007° N
  • Garner Veterans' Memorial (Monument) — 11.5 mi, 057° NE
  • Randleigh Dairy Heritage Museum (Museum) — 11.7 mi, 035° NE
  • Lundy Fetterman Museum (Museum) — 12.3 mi, 165° S
  • Garner Performing Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 13.7 mi, 050° NE
  • Sertoma Amphitheatre (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 354° N
  • WakeMed Soccer Park Stadium (Stadium) — 14.2 mi, 010° N
  • Coats Museum (Museum) — 14.3 mi, 150° SE

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About This Fuquay Varina Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. Coordinates: 35.584324, -78.800013. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Fuquay Varina includes the ZIP code (27526), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Wake County (Raleigh), and school district assignment.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.