Atlanta to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.1 miles 590.8 km · straight line
405.6 miles actual route 652.8 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Wake Forest?

The distance from Atlanta to Wake Forest is 367.1 miles (590.8 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located ENE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.6 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Wake Forest in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Wake Forest. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $49–$142* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Wake Forest
35.98°N, 78.51°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM