Greensboro to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

72 miles 115.8 km · straight line
90 miles estimated 144.8 km · driving distance
1h 49min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
95° E bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Wake Forest?

The distance from Greensboro to Wake Forest is 72 miles (115.8 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located E of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 90 miles, taking about 1h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 49min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 11min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 44min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Wake Forest

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 24 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 346.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients