How far is Four Oaks, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Four Oaks, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
129.69 mi
02h 16m
Flight
111.47 mi
179.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.69 mi
Kilometers
208.71 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Four Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Four Oaks
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Four Oaks
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
Hillsborough
NC

Town in and county seat of Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Four Oaks
68 mi
01h 08m
To Winston-Salem
61.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Four Oaks and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Oaks and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wellons Street

    100 m · 12 sec · East Wellons Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Baker Street

    2174 ft · 57 sec · North Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Hatcher Street

    2318 ft · 1 min · East Hatcher Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Black Creek Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Black Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lassiter Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Lassiter Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Four Oaks 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lassiter Road
117 mi · 90%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 10%
Black Creek Road
2.32 mi · 2%
East Hatcher Street
0.44 mi
North Baker Street
0.41 mi
South Main Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Lassiter Road

Keep slight left

86.1 mi · 01h 39m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsborough
01h 08m from Four Oaks
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Hillsborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Four Oaks and 61.7 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Four Oaks and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsborough

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 Hillsborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 12.1 mi away

Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham

Durham , NC
7830 NC-751, Durham, NC 27713
Rating 4.5/5 1,265 reviews Hamburger restaurant,Bar,Bar & grill,Takeout Restaurant,Sandwich shop,Sports bar
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Durham County Inspections Department

Durham , NC
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 3.5/5 15 reviews City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill
Pompieri Pizza
Food stop 11.4 mi away

Pompieri Pizza

Durham , NC
102 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701
Rating 4.5/5 916 reviews Pizza restaurant,Bar,Family restaurant,Neapolitan restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

19 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Burlington

30 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Cary

43 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

47 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Four Oaks and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 111.47 mi (179.39 km).

Four Oaks

#1 Four Oaks

Town of the United States

Population2,387
Coordinates35.4448800, -78.4269500
Altitude60
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: East Wellons Street (-78.426955, 35.444888)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.32 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.16 gal · 34.64 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.28 $40.57
Premium $4.78 $21.88 $43.77
Diesel $5.62 $25.76 $51.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Four Oaks and Winston-Salem. The current time is 23:04:49.

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.