How far is Wake Forest, NC from Cary, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wake Forest and Cary is 20 miles (32.19 km).
Flight distance from Wake Forest, NC to Cary, NC is 20 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Cary, North Carolina is: 30.63 miles (49.29 km) by car.
Driving from Wake Forest to Cary will take approximately 00 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.S. state of North Carolina
| Population | 47314 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°58'48"N 78°30'35"W |
| Latitude | 35.9798700 |
| Longitude | -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cary
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 173587 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'30"N 78°46'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.7915400 |
| Longitude | -78.7811200 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Cary: North Academy Street (-78.781127,35.79154)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wake Forest and Cary
The distance between Wake Forest and Cary is 49 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Wake Forest and Cary. The current time is 02:11:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.09 liters (1.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wake Forest and Cary.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wake Forest to Cary is $3.49 (diesel $4.59).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $3.49 | $3.92 | $4.33 | $4.59 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in North Carolina ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.226 (Diesel $4.243) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wake Forest and Cary (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
