How far is Pumpkin Center, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Pumpkin Center, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 211.9 miles (341.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.2 miles (298 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 the route
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto New Bern Highway
632 ft · 10 sec · New Bern Highway
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Take the exit slight left
584 ft · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left onto New Bern Highway
1186 ft · 21 sec · New Bern Highway
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Turn right onto Drummer Kellum Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Drummer Kellum Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ramsey Road
5 mi · 8 min · Ramsey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gum Branch Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Gum Branch Road
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Continue on East Franck Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Franck Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richlands Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Richlands Highway
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Continue on Beulaville Highway
20.8 mi · 30 min · Beulaville Highway
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
5.8 mi · 8 min · South Kenansville Bypass
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Take the exit right
59.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2161 ft · 44 sec · South 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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Kenansville Bypass
Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pumpkin Center and Partly 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 211.9 miles (341.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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 111.8 miles from Pumpkin Center and 100.1 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.2 miles (298 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.63 one way or $59.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pumpkin Center and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Town of Cary
Town Hall Commons
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pumpkin Center and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 185.19 mi (298.04 km).
#1 Pumpkin Center
Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,222 |
| Coordinates | 34.7915500, -77.3724600 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $3.96 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.13 | $66.26 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $42.07 | $84.14 |
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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