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Distance from Wake Forest to Penny Hill Lake

Driving Distance
11.4 mi 18.3 km
Flying Distance
8.2 mi 13.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Penny Hill Lake, North Carolina is 11.4 mi (18.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 8.2 mi (13.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 18 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, short in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 40 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 4:16 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:


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Place Penny Hill Lake
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 35.898788
Longitude -78.403774
GPS 35.898788° N, 78.403774° W
Local Time 4:16 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wake Forest, North Carolina to Penny Hill Lake, North Carolina covers 11.4 mi (18.3 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, short route typically takes 18 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (10.8-11.4 miles / 17-18 km). The primary route shown here saves 2 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 40 mph (64 km/h).

Available Routes

NC-98 E/Wait Ave
11.4 mi 18 minutes
Shortest
NC-98 E/Wait Ave and NC-96 S
10.8 mi 16 minutes
Fastest

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.