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Distance from Wake Forest to Alert

Driving Distance
30.2 mi 48.6 km
Flying Distance
23.6 mi 38.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Alert, North Carolina is 30.2 mi (48.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 23.6 mi (38.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 41 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 39 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Wake Forest
Place Wake Forest
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.979873
Longitude -78.509723
GPS 35.979873° N, 78.509723° W
Local Time 9:47 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Alert
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.230982
Longitude -78.222493
GPS 36.230982° N, 78.222493° W
Local Time 9:47 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Alert, North Carolina covers 30.2 mi (48.6 km) in a northeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 41 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (28.4-30.2 miles / 46-49 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

US-401 N
30.2 mi 41 minutes
Shortest
US-401 N and Pete Smith Rd
29.4 mi 41 minutes
Fastest
Pete Smith Rd
28.4 mi 42 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.