Triangle Area Wherever they need to go in the area, Wakefield residents can get there easily. With its convenient North Raleigh location, Wakefield is just a short drive from Research Triangle Park, Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Downtown Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill. The outer loop (I-540), only four miles away, gives you fast access to almost any destination and provides a gateway to the best that the area has to offer: world-famous universities and hospitals, corporate headquarters, business centers, and exciting recreational and cultural opportunities.