Charlottesville to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Wake Forest?

The distance from Charlottesville to Wake Forest is 141.6 miles (227.9 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located S of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 177 miles, taking about 3h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Wake Forest in North Carolina.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Charlottesville 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.