How far is Havelock, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Havelock, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.21 mi
03h 43m
Flight
206.1 mi
331.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.1 mi
Kilometers
331.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.21 mi
Kilometers
380.14 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, May 25, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Havelock
Mon, May 25, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Havelock
2026-05-25T07:56
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, May 25, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Havelock
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clayton
NC

Town in North Carolina

From Havelock
117.9 mi
01h 51m
To Winston-Salem
118.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Havelock Weather
NC
Live fallback forecast
85°F
Memorial Day
Using Kinston as the closest live forecast in the North Carolina weather hub.

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Havelock and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Cunningham Boulevard

    101 m · 8 sec · Cunningham Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jaycee Street

    768 ft · 36 sec · Jaycee Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 70 West: New Bern

    46.5 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West New Bern Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West New Bern Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on West New Bern Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West New Bern Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Vernon Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Vernon Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Goldsboro Bypass

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Goldsboro Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

    10 mi · 11 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Havelock 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
112 mi · 48%
US 70 West
46.5 mi · 20%
Goldsboro Bypass
43.8 mi · 19%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 6%
West Vernon Avenue
11.2 mi · 5%
East Main Street
4.67 mi · 2%
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
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
206.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
01h 51m from Havelock
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Havelock and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Havelock to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 117.9 miles from Havelock and 118.3 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Havelock and Showers And Thunderstorms 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.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 14 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 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 5.1 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
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

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 Havelock and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 206.1 mi (331.68 km).

Havelock

#1 Havelock

City in Craven County, North Carolina, United States

Population19,593
Coordinates34.8790500, -76.9013300
Altitude7
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: Cunningham Boulevard (-76.901333, 34.879051)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.55 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
16.66 gal · 63.1 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.89 $73.79
Premium $4.78 $39.80 $79.60
Diesel $5.62 $46.85 $93.70

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Havelock and Winston-Salem. The current time is 07:56:16.

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.