How far is Pumpkin Center, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Pumpkin Center, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pumpkin Center and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pumpkin Center and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Jenkins Road
566 ft · 27 sec · Jenkins Road
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Ivey Church Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ivey Church Road
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Turn right onto Goodson Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Goodson Road
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Continue on Caleb Road
1089 ft · 18 sec · Caleb Road
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Turn right onto East Maiden Road
2000 ft · 41 sec · East Maiden Road
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Turn left onto Laney Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Laney Road
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Turn right onto Buffalo Shoals Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Shoals Road
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Turn slight left onto Shiloh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Oxford School Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Oxford School Road
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Take the ramp right
922 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
49 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
582 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on High Street Southwest
140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cherry Street South
1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1314 ft · 26 sec · North 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 Pumpkin Center and Winston-Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Oxford School Road
Merge slight left
49 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Pumpkin Center 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 Pumpkin Center to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 74.3 miles (119.5 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Pumpkin Center and 37.4 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Pumpkin Center and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
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 Statesville.
Kannapolis
Salisbury
Lexington
Charlotte
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pumpkin Center and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 64.31 mi (103.49 km).
#1 Pumpkin Center
Pumpkin Center is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5193000, -81.1411900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $3.27 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $9.77 | $19.53 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $14.25 | $28.51 |
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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