Philadelphia to Wake Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.4 miles 530.1 km · straight line
382 miles actual route 614.7 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Wake Forest?

The distance from Philadelphia to Wake Forest is 329.4 miles (530.1 km) as the crow flies. Wake Forest is located SW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 382 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Wake Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Wake Forest

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM