How far is Hope Mills, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Hope Mills, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
126.96 mi
02h 12m
Flight
106.88 mi
172 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.96 mi
Kilometers
204.32 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Hope Mills
Mon, Apr 20, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hope Mills
2026-04-19T22:56
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hope Mills
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
Siler City
NC

Town in western Chatham County, North Carolina, United States

From Hope Mills
63.3 mi
01h 06m
To Winston-Salem
63.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hope Mills and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    675 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lakeview Road

    2425 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Legion Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Legion Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mid Pine Road

    1865 ft · 39 sec · Mid Pine Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Natal Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Natal Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cumberland Road

    942 ft · 16 sec · Cumberland Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Owen Drive

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Owen Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on All American Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · All American Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Fe Drive

    1961 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Drive

    3073 ft · 1 min · Santa Fe Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bragg Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bragg Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 295 North, NC 24 West, NC 87 North

    3228 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210: Spring Lake, Murchison Road

    3269 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NC 24 West, NC 87 North, NC 210 West: Murchison Road, Spring Lake

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Murchison Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Murchison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hope Mills and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 34%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 16%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 11%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 10%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 9%
I 40 West
5.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Siler City
01h 06m from Hope Mills
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hope Mills 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 Hope Mills to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Siler City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Hope Mills and 63.6 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.75 one way or $35.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hope Mills and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Siler City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Siler City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Siler City.

RAIL

Burlington

41 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

50 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

High Point

55 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hope Mills and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 km).

Hope Mills

#1 Hope Mills

City in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population15,848
Coordinates34.9704400, -78.9453100
Altitude34
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: South Main Street (-78.945469, 34.970405)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $17.75
Round trip
$35.49
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.75 $35.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.84 $39.68
Premium $4.78 $21.41 $42.81
Diesel $5.62 $25.20 $50.39

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hope Mills and Winston-Salem. The current time is 22:56:42.

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.