How far is Cedar Point, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Cedar Point, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 239 miles (384.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.03 mi
04h 04m
Flight
203.54 mi
327.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.54 mi
Kilometers
327.57 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.03 mi
Kilometers
384.68 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Cedar Point
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Point
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Point
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Cedar Point
124 mi
02h 02m
To Winston-Salem
115.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cedar Point Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Wednesday
Using Piney Green as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Point and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Point Boulevard

    859 ft · 28 sec · Cedar Point Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    18.4 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    26.9 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West New Bern Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Vernon Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
112 mi · 47%
Main Street
45.1 mi · 19%
Goldsboro Bypass
43.8 mi · 18%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 6%
West Vernon Avenue
11.2 mi · 5%
West New Bern Road
3.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
02h 02m from Cedar Point
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 239 miles (384.7 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 124 miles from Cedar Point and 115.1 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedar Point and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clayton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Selma Housing Authority

Selma , NC
711 E Lizzie St, Selma, NC 27576, United States
Rating 2.6/5 7 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

21 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

22 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

33 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Point and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 203.54 mi (327.57 km).

Cedar Point

#1 Cedar Point

Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates34.6876600, -77.0724500
Altitude6
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: NC 24 (-77.072425, 34.687617)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.93 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.86
16.88 gal · 63.86 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.43 $66.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.38 $74.76
Premium $4.78 $40.33 $80.65
Diesel $5.62 $47.47 $94.93

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Point and Winston-Salem. The current time is 19:31:46.

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.