How far is Wake Forest, NC from West Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Wake Forest, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wake Forest and West Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wake Forest and West Raleigh.
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Start on Front Street
526 ft · 20 sec · Front Street
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Continue on East South Avenue
119 m · 14 sec · East South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
812 ft · 30 sec · South Avenue
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Continue on Durham Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Durham Road
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Take the ramp left
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Capital Boulevard
4.4 mi · 6 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
8.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Boulevard
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Continue on Capital Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Capital Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Capital Boulevard
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Turn right onto Dortch Street
89 m · 14 sec · Dortch Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2074 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Peace Street
2907 ft · 1 min · West Peace Street
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Continue on Clark Avenue
2717 ft · 1 min · Clark Avenue
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Turn left onto Enterprise Street
964 ft · 33 sec · Enterprise Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wake Forest and West Raleigh.
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.
Capital Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Boulevard
8.11 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Wake Forest and Sunny near West Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wake Forest to West Raleigh?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 9.4 miles from Wake Forest and 10 miles from West Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Wake Forest and Sunny near West Raleigh.
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
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Town of Cary
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 West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.57 km).
#1 Wake Forest
Town located in the U.
| Population | 47,314 |
| Coordinates | 35.9798700, -78.5097200 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Raleigh
A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.
| Population | 338,759 |
| Coordinates | 35.7868200, -78.6638900 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.97 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| Premium | $4.81 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $6.03 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
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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