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

The driving distance from Oxford, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.95 mi
01h 40m
Flight
93.32 mi
150.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.32 mi
Kilometers
150.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.95 mi
Kilometers
173.73 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T17:30
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
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
Haw River
NC

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

From Oxford
53.7 mi
00h 50m
To Winston-Salem
54.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsboro Street

    1263 ft · 28 sec · Hillsboro Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lewis Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Lewis Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2999 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1679 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    42.3 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Street
93.2 mi · 86%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 12%
South Main Street
0.41 mi
Hillsboro Street
0.24 mi
Main Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Lewis Street

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haw River
00h 50m from Oxford
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Haw River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Oxford and 54.2 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Haw River

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 Haw River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Burlington City Switchboard
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Burlington City Switchboard

Burlington , NC
425 S Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC 27215, United States
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Park,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Graham City Hall

Graham , NC
201 S Main St #357, Graham, NC 27253
Rating 3.2/5 5 reviews City government office
Burlington Tax Department
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Burlington Tax Department

Burlington , NC
237 West Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haw River.

RAIL

Burlington

6 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

42 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

42 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Danville

55 mi away
677 Craghead St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 93.32 mi (150.19 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in North Carolina, United States

Population8,905
Coordinates36.3107000, -78.5908300
Altitude147
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: Hillsboro Street (-78.59086, 36.310741)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.18
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.09 $30.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.87 $33.75
Premium $4.78 $18.20 $36.41
Diesel $5.62 $21.43 $42.85

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Winston-Salem. The current time is 17:30:05.

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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.