How far is Carthage, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Carthage, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Courthouse Square
40 m · 4 sec · Courthouse Square
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Exit the rotary onto McReynolds Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · McReynolds Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Plank Road
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Continue on Old Plank Road
1840 ft · 47 sec · Old Plank Road
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2199 ft · 34 sec · 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 Carthage and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
31.3 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Carthage and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 41 miles from Carthage and 41.1 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carthage and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Asheboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Asheboro.
High Point
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Lexington
Burlington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 69.76 mi (112.27 km).
#1 Carthage
City in Moore County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,595 |
| Coordinates | 35.3459900, -79.4169700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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