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

The driving distance from Pinehurst, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
91.17 mi
01h 34m
Flight
76.14 mi
122.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.17 mi
Kilometers
146.73 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Winston-Salem
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Pinehurst
45.5 mi
00h 47m
To Winston-Salem
45.7 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chinquapin Road

    614 ft · 17 sec · Chinquapin Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Barrett Road East

    2273 ft · 1 min · Barrett Road East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    2417 ft · 1 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto NC 211 Highway

    16.9 mi · 25 min · NC 211 Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

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

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

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

    975 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
35.2 mi · 39%
I 74 West
31.3 mi · 34%
NC 211 Highway
16.9 mi · 19%
I 40 West
2.96 mi · 3%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.09 mi · 2%
Beulah Hill Road North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
00h 47m from Pinehurst
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Pinehurst and 45.7 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Asheboro, 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 Asheboro.

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 76.14 mi (122.53 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Village in North Carolina

Population15,752
Coordinates35.1954300, -79.4694800
Altitude160
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: Chinquapin Road (-79.469418, 35.19522)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.51
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.75 $25.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.26 $28.52
Premium $4.78 $15.39 $30.77
Diesel $5.62 $18.11 $36.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pinehurst and Winston-Salem. The current time is 21:19:02.

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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.