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

The driving distance from Bladenboro, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.96 mi
02h 46m
Flight
135.56 mi
218.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.56 mi
Kilometers
218.16 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.96 mi
Kilometers
255.82 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, May 21, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Bladenboro
Fri, May 22, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bladenboro
2026-05-21T20:46
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, May 21, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bladenboro
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
Ellerbe
NC

Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Bladenboro
86.6 mi
01h 23m
To Winston-Salem
72.3 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    59 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seaboard Street

    2684 ft · 1 min · Seaboard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Seaboard Drive

    907 ft · 22 sec · Seaboard Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Seaboard Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Seaboard Street

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    1207 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Water Street

    67 m · 4 sec · North Water Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Water Street

    1082 ft · 22 sec · North Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Carthage Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Carthage Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    709 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74, US 74: Wilmington, Rockingham

    2093 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West, US 74 West: Rockingham

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    18.5 mi · 20 min · American Indian Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  24. 24

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

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  25. 25

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

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

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  29. 29

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

    975 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bladenboro 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
57.8 mi · 36%
I 74 West
31.9 mi · 20%
Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 13%
American Indian Highway
18.5 mi · 12%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 7%
Cdr Frank Elkins Memorial Highway
8.93 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellerbe
01h 23m from Bladenboro
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bladenboro and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Ellerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Bladenboro and 72.3 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bladenboro and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Ellerbe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellerbe, 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 Ellerbe.

RAIL

Hamlet

22 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

36 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

80 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

81 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bladenboro and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 135.56 mi (218.16 km).

Bladenboro

#1 Bladenboro

City in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population1,697
Coordinates34.5387800, -78.7875200
Altitude32
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: (-78.78766, 34.53855)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $22.22
Round trip
$44.44
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.22 $44.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.85 $49.69
Premium $4.78 $26.80 $53.61
Diesel $5.62 $31.55 $63.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Bladenboro and Winston-Salem. The current time is 20:46:09.

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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.