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

The driving distance from Murraysville, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184 miles (296.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.13 mi
03h 36m
Flight
183.98 mi
296.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.98 mi
Kilometers
296.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.13 mi
Kilometers
349.44 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, May 25, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in Murraysville
Mon, May 25, 9:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murraysville
2026-05-25T14:43
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, May 25, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murraysville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Murraysville
114.9 mi
01h 48m
To Winston-Salem
102.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Murraysville and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Murrayville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Murrayville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bavarian Lane

    151 m · 12 sec · Bavarian Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North College Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North College Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gordon Road

    893 ft · 26 sec · Gordon Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

    106.2 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
213 mi · 98%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 6%
Murrayville Road
1.43 mi · 1%
North College Road
0.8 mi
South Main Street
0.41 mi
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

106 mi · 01h 54m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
184 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 48m from Murraysville
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murraysville 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 Murraysville to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from Murraysville and 102.2 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 184 miles (296.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.34 one way or $60.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murraysville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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 Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13 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 4.2 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.9 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
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 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 Garner.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murraysville and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 183.98 mi (296.08 km).

Murraysville

#1 Murraysville

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population14,215
Coordinates34.2957200, -77.8474800
Altitude11
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: (-77.847589, 34.295709)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
29 L · about $30.34
Round trip
$60.68
15.32 gal · 58 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.34 $60.68
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.93 $67.85
Premium $4.78 $36.60 $73.20
Diesel $5.62 $43.08 $86.16

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 Murraysville and Winston-Salem. The current time is 14:43:39.

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.