How far is High Point, NC from Wake Forest, NC?
The driving distance from High Point, NC to Wake Forest, NC is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Point and Wake Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Point and Wake Forest.
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Start on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1438 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29, US 70
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 885 South, US 70 East: Raleigh
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 Business West, NC 98: Durham, Wake Forest
1811 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Holloway Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Holloway Street
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Continue on Wake Forest Highway
6.5 mi · 10 min · Wake Forest Highway
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Continue on Durham Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Durham Road
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Continue on South Avenue
801 ft · 29 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East South Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · East South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East South Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · East South Avenue
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Continue on Front Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Point and Wake Forest.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 29
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving High Point and Sunny near Wake Forest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Point to Wake Forest?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Mebane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from High Point and 45.7 miles from Wake Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around High Point and Sunny near Wake Forest.
Stop Ideas Near Mebane
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mebane.
Burlington
Durham
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Danville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Point and Wake Forest. Straight-line distance: 83.65 mi (134.62 km).
#1 High Point
The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina.
| Population | 113,565 |
| Coordinates | 35.9556900, -80.0053200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wake Forest (-78.50972, 35.97987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.75 | $25.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
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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