How far is Bayboro, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Bayboro, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayboro and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayboro and Winston-Salem.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on NC Highway 55
13.8 mi · 20 min · NC Highway 55
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left onto Freedom Memorial Bridge
33.6 mi · 37 min · Freedom Memorial Bridge
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Continue on West New Bern Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on West Vernon Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bayboro and Winston-Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Merge slight left
82.1 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bayboro and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayboro to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Bayboro and 118.2 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206 miles (331.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayboro and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayboro and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 206 mi (331.52 km).
#1 Bayboro
Human settlement in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 1,242 |
| Coordinates | 35.1429400, -76.7702100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.80 | $79.60 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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