How far is Fairfield Harbour, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Fairfield Harbour, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Harbour and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Harbour and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Pelican Drive
1 km · 2 min · Pelican Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Caracara Drive
2179 ft · 2 min · Caracara Drive
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Turn left onto Cassowary Lane
142 m · 25 sec · Cassowary Lane
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Turn left onto Broad Creek Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Broad Creek Road
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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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 Fairfield Harbour 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield Harbour and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Harbour to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Fairfield Harbour and 115 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.4 miles (317.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairfield Harbour and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
City Of Raleigh Fleet Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Harbour and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 197.42 mi (317.71 km).
#1 Fairfield Harbour
Census-designated place in Craven County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,952 |
| Coordinates | 35.0765500, -76.9635600 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.87 | $71.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.55 | $91.11 |
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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