How far is Morrisville, NC from Wake Forest, NC?
The driving distance from Morrisville, NC to Wake Forest, NC is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morrisville and Wake Forest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville and Wake Forest.
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Start on the route
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Morrisville-Carpenter Road
30 m · 9 sec · Morrisville-Carpenter Road
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Turn left onto Chapel Hill Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Chapel Hill Road
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Take the ramp right toward East NC 540: Raleigh
1960 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
14.2 mi · 15 min · Northern Wake Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1718 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Falls of Neuse Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Falls of Neuse Road
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Turn slight left
604 ft · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Old Falls of Neuse Road
3 mi · 6 min · Old Falls of Neuse Road
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Continue on 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 Morrisville and Wake Forest.
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.
Northern Wake Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway
14.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Wake Forest?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Raleigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Morrisville and 15.5 miles from Wake Forest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morrisville and Sunny near Wake Forest.
Stop Ideas Near West Raleigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pompieri Pizza
Garner Town Hall
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Raleigh.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Wake Forest. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.34 km).
#1 Morrisville
Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 30,495 |
| Coordinates | 35.8234800, -78.8255600 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: Front Street (-78.509875, 35.979919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.75 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.31 | $8.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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