How far is Kure Beach, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Kure Beach, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kure Beach and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kure Beach and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Fort Fisher Boulevard South
525 ft · 15 sec · Fort Fisher Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Avenue K
2810 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Continue on Dow Road South
3.5 mi · 5 min · Dow Road South
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Turn left onto North Lake Park Boulevard
2087 ft · 52 sec · North Lake Park Boulevard
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Continue on Carolina Beach Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Carolina Beach Road
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Continue on South College Road
9.3 mi · 16 min · South College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 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 Kure Beach 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.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kure Beach 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 Kure Beach to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Angier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Kure Beach and 101.8 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kure Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Angier
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angier.
Cary
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kure Beach and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 196.42 mi (316.11 km).
#1 Kure Beach
City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,077 |
| Coordinates | 33.9968400, -77.9072100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.25 | $70.51 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.03 | $76.07 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
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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