How far is Aberdeen, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.82 mi
01h 49m
Flight
81.06 mi
130.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.06 mi
Kilometers
130.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.82 mi
Kilometers
157.43 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sun, May 31, 3:35 PM EDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sun, May 31, 5:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-05-31T13:45
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sun, May 31, 3:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Aberdeen
48.5 mi
00h 54m
To Winston-Salem
49.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on West South Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West South Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway

    975 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
35.2 mi · 36%
I 74 West
31.3 mi · 32%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 17%
West South Street
6.83 mi · 7%
I 40 West
2.96 mi · 3%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
00h 54m from Aberdeen
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Aberdeen and 49.4 miles from Winston-Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.67 one way or $27.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aberdeen and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Asheboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Asheboro.

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 81.06 mi (130.45 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,339
Coordinates35.1315500, -79.4294800
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: West South Street (-79.429587, 35.131406)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $13.67
Round trip
$27.33
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.67 $27.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.28 $30.56
Premium $4.78 $16.48 $32.97
Diesel $5.62 $19.40 $38.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Winston-Salem. The current time is 13:45:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.