How far is Mount Olive, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Mount Olive, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Olive and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Olive and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Mount Olive Road
97 m · 16 sec · Mount Olive Road
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Turn right onto Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Mercer Mill Brown Marsh Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
138 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight left
145 m · 20 sec
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Turn sharp left
40.7 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 24, NC 87: Bragg Boulevard
689 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1104 ft · 29 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Turn left onto Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 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 Mount Olive and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Isaac Brooks Highway
Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Olive and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Olive to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Sanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Mount Olive and 80.8 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Olive and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Sanford
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 Sanford.
Southern Pines
Cary
Fayetteville
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Olive and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 140.12 mi (225.5 km).
#1 Mount Olive
City in North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 4,661 |
| Coordinates | 34.5882300, -78.5866800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.25 | $50.49 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.23 | $54.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.06 | $64.11 |
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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