Melbourne, Florida to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.2 miles 900 km · straight line
671.1 miles estimated 1080 km · driving distance
13h 30min estimated drive time
$65 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Melbourne, Florida from Wake Forest?

The distance from Melbourne, Florida to Wake Forest is 559.2 miles (900 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located NNE of Melbourne, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.1 miles, taking about 13h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Melbourne, Florida in Florida and Wake Forest in North Carolina.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Melbourne, Florida 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 Melbourne, Florida to Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 30min $65 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 12min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 33min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Melbourne, Florida & Wake Forest

Quick Facts

Melbourne, Florida
28.08°N, 80.61°W
America/New_York
6m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients