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

The driving distance from Pembroke, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.26 mi
02h 20m
Flight
114.52 mi
184.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.52 mi
Kilometers
184.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.26 mi
Kilometers
232.17 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 5:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-16T00:25
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 2:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Candor
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Pembroke
72 mi
01h 10m
To Winston-Salem
72.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Vance Street

    37 m · 13 sec · Vance Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    545 ft · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Deep Branch Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Deep Branch Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Recreation Center Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Recreation Center Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 74 West

    2822 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway

    975 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
57.8 mi · 40%
I 74 West
31.8 mi · 22%
Andrew Jackson Highway
23.1 mi · 16%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 7%
American Indian Highway
3.21 mi · 2%
I 40 West
2.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
01h 10m from Pembroke
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pembroke 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 Pembroke to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Candor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Pembroke and 72.2 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.16 one way or $40.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Candor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

74 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

77 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 114.52 mi (184.3 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
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: Vance Street (-79.194893, 34.68006)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $20.16
Round trip
$40.32
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.16 $40.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.54 $45.09
Premium $4.78 $24.32 $48.64
Diesel $5.62 $28.63 $57.25

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Winston-Salem. The current time is 00:25:50.

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.