How far is Wake Forest, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Wake Forest and Winston-Salem is 97.26 miles (156.52 km).

Flight distance from Wake Forest, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is 97.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Wake Forest to Winston-Salem with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Winston-Salem, North Carolina is: 103.3 miles (166.25 km) by car.

Driving from Wake Forest to Winston-Salem will take approximately 01 hours 49 minutes.

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#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
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#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Reynolda House Museum of American Art and the Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

Population 248112
GPS Coordinates 36°5'59"N 80°14'39"W
Latitude 36.0998600
Longitude -80.2442200
Altitude 293
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Wake Forest and Winston-Salem

The distance between Wake Forest and Winston-Salem is 166 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 50 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 Winston-Salem. The current time is 00:54:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 03 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 03 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 22 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.8 liters (3.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wake Forest and Winston-Salem.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wake Forest to Winston-Salem is $11.76 (diesel $15.47).

North Carolina gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.23 $3.63 $4.01 $4.24
Total $11.76 $13.24 $14.62 $15.47

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wake Forest and Winston-Salem (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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