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Distance from Wake Forest University to Ararat

Driving Distance
43.9 mi 70.6 km
Flying Distance
34.5 mi 55.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wake Forest University, North Carolina to Ararat, Virginia is 43.9 mi (70.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 34.5 mi (55.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 4 min

The estimated travel time by road is 54 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 52 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Wake Forest University
Place Wake Forest University
State/Province North Carolina
Country US
Latitude 36.135489
Longitude -80.279289
GPS 36.135489° N, 80.279289° W
Local Time 7:13 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Ararat
Place Ararat
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 36.599025
Longitude -80.510619
GPS 36.599025° N, 80.510619° W
Local Time 7:13 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wake Forest University, North Carolina to Ararat, Virginia covers 43.9 mi (70.6 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 54 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (43.5-44.3 miles / 70-71 km). The primary route shown here saves 7 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 52 mph (84 km/h).

Available Routes

US-52 N and Old Westfield Road
43.9 mi 54 minutes
Shortest
NC-67 W/Reynolda Rd and US-52 N
44.3 mi 57 minutes
US-52 N
43.5 mi 50 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.