Wake Forest to Wilson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.8 miles 60.8 km · straight line
49.1 miles estimated 79 km · driving distance
59min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Wake Forest from Wilson?

The distance from Wake Forest to Wilson is 37.8 miles (60.8 km) as the crow flies. Wilson is located ESE of Wake Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 49.1 miles, taking about 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Wake Forest and Wilson. 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 Wake Forest to Wilson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 59min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Wake Forest & Wilson

Quick Facts

Wake Forest
35.98°N, 78.51°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
Wilson
35.72°N, 77.92°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 659.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients