Burlington, North Carolina to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

52.4 miles 84.4 km · straight line
68.2 miles estimated 109.7 km · driving distance
1h 22min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
98° E bearing direction

How far is Burlington, North Carolina from Wake Forest?

The distance from Burlington, North Carolina to Wake Forest is 52.4 miles (84.4 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located E of Burlington, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 68.2 miles, taking about 1h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Burlington, North Carolina and Wake Forest. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Burlington, North Carolina to Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 22min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 38min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, North Carolina & Wake Forest

Quick Facts

Burlington, North Carolina
36.10°N, 79.44°W
America/New_York
198m 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 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 474.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients