How far is Wake Forest, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wake Forest and West Raleigh is 15.89 miles (25.57 km).
Flight distance from Wake Forest, NC to West Raleigh, NC is 15.89 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wake Forest, North Carolina to West Raleigh, North Carolina is: 19.42 miles (31.25 km) by car.
Driving from Wake Forest to West Raleigh will take approximately 00 hours 33 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 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. It is known for its proximity to Raleigh, its growing population, and its many attractions, such as the North Carolina Museum of Art and the William Peace University.
| Population | 338759 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°47'13"N 78°39'50"W |
| Latitude | 35.7868200 |
| Longitude | -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in West Raleigh: Enterprise Street (-78.664028,35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wake Forest and West Raleigh
The distance between Wake Forest and West Raleigh is 31 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 20 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 West Raleigh. The current time is 09:26:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.59 liters (0.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wake Forest and West Raleigh.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wake Forest to West Raleigh is $2.21 (diesel $2.91).
North Carolina gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.23 | $3.63 | $4.01 | $4.24 |
| Total | $2.21 | $2.49 | $2.75 | $2.91 |
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 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wake Forest and West Raleigh (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
