How far is Fuquay-Varina, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Fuquay-Varina, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fuquay-Varina and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fuquay-Varina and Winston-Salem.
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Start on West Academy Street
18 m · 10 sec · West Academy Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1746 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Wake Chapel Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Wake Chapel Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broad Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on GB Alford Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · GB Alford Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll West
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Triangle Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Apex, Pittsboro
1111 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
1902 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Pittsboro
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
32 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit right
1943 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Brooks Highway
25.5 mi · 31 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
5.8 mi · 7 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 Fuquay-Varina and Winston-Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 64 West
Merge slight left
32 mi · 00h 42m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fuquay-Varina to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Staley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Fuquay-Varina and 50.5 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fuquay-Varina and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Staley
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 Staley.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fuquay-Varina and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 88.38 mi (142.24 km).
#1 Fuquay-Varina
City in North Carolina
| Population | 32,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.5843200, -78.8000100 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
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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