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Distance from Wake Forest to Duncan

Driving Distance
49.3 mi 79.3 km
Flying Distance
35.3 mi 56.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Duncan, North Carolina is 49.3 mi (79.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 35.3 mi (56.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 57 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 41 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 2:49 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Duncan
Place Duncan
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.5625
Longitude -78.87222
GPS 35.5625° N, 78.87222° W
Local Time 2:49 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Duncan, North Carolina covers 49.3 mi (79.3 km) in a southwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 57 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (44.3-52.5 miles / 71-84 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 41 mph (66 km/h).

Available Routes

I-540 W and NC-540 E
49.3 mi 57 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
I-540 W
52.5 mi 1 hour 3 minutes
I-440 W
44.3 mi 1 hour

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.