How far is Wake Forest, NC from Knightdale, NC?
The driving distance from Wake Forest, NC to Knightdale, NC is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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 28m.
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
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City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Forest and Knightdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Forest and Knightdale.
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Start on Front Street
48 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto East Roosevelt Avenue
950 ft · 21 sec · East Roosevelt Avenue
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Continue on Wait Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Wait Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Traditions Grande Boulevard
140 m · 16 sec · Traditions Grande Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dr. Calvin Jones Highway
1959 ft · 38 sec · Dr. Calvin Jones Highway
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Turn left onto Heritage Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Heritage Lake Road
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Continue on Forestville Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Forestville Road
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Turn right onto Louisburg Road
1711 ft · 24 sec · Louisburg Road
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Turn left onto Leland Drive
1482 ft · 42 sec · Leland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestville Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Forestville Road
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Turn right onto North Smithfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Smithfield Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
135 m · 20 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wake Forest and Knightdale.
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.
Forestville Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Forestville Road
6.85 mi · 00h 12m
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 Wake Forest and Sunny near Knightdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Forest to Knightdale?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Rolesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Wake Forest and 8.1 miles from Knightdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wake Forest and Sunny near Knightdale.
Stop Ideas Near Rolesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Wendell Police Department
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolesville.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wake Forest and Knightdale. Straight-line distance: 13.38 mi (21.53 km).
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knightdale
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 18,122 |
| Coordinates | 35.7876500, -78.4805600 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knightdale (-78.48056, 35.78765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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