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

The driving distance from Maury, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 181 miles (291.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.02 mi
02h 51m
Flight
154.96 mi
249.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.96 mi
Kilometers
249.39 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.02 mi
Kilometers
291.33 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sat, Nov 7, 4:30 AM EST
Return by in Maury
Sat, Nov 7, 7:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maury
2026-11-07T01:38
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sat, Nov 7, 4:30 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maury
9:30 PM EST
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
Durham
NC

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area.

From Maury
87.8 mi
01h 25m
To Winston-Salem
93.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maury Depot Street

    47 m · 9 sec · Maury Depot Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto NC 123

    2.7 mi · 5 min · NC 123

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Marlboro Road

    4 mi · 7 min · West Marlboro Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John P East Memorial Highway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · John P East Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    29.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

    94 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Rolesville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Rolesville Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

    2050 ft · 39 sec · Marks Creek Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Horton Road

    2310 ft · 44 sec · Horton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Buffaloe Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

    15.4 mi · 17 min · Northern Wake Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

    2972 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on New Raleigh Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · New Raleigh Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Miami Boulevard

    9.3 mi · 12 min · South Miami Boulevard

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maury 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Miami Boulevard
71.8 mi · 40%
John P East Memorial Highway
48.9 mi · 27%
Northern Wake Expressway
15.4 mi · 9%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 7%
West Marlboro Road
4.76 mi · 3%
Buffaloe Road
4.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Miami Boulevard

Keep slight left

42.3 mi · 00h 49m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Durham
01h 25m from Maury
Leave By
12:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maury 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 Maury to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 181 miles (291.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Durham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Maury and 93.2 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Durham

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 Durham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger & Beer Durham
Food stop 8.8 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
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall
Practical stop 7.7 mi away

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Morrisville - Town Hall

Morrisville , NC
101 Morrisville Square Way Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560
Rating 4.7/5 26 reviews Learning center,After school program,Tutoring service
Town of Cary
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
The Town Hall Grill
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

The Town Hall Grill

Chapel Hill , NC
410 Market St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Rating 4.2/5 302 reviews Bar & grill

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham

1 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Cary

25 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

28 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

34 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maury and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 154.96 mi (249.39 km).

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#1 Maury

Maury is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4821100, -77.5860800
Altitude24
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: Maury Depot Street (-77.586058, 35.481795)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.18 L · about $21.37
Round trip
$42.75
12.78 gal · 48.36 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $21.37 $42.75
Mid-grade $3.80 $24.25 $48.50
Premium $4.23 $27.02 $54.03
Diesel $5.49 $35.05 $70.10

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Maury and Winston-Salem. The current time is 01:38:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.