How far is Saint Pauls, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Saint Pauls, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
139.98 mi
02h 23m
Flight
114.54 mi
184.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.54 mi
Kilometers
184.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.98 mi
Kilometers
225.28 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Sun, May 31, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Pauls
Sun, May 31, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Pauls
2026-05-31T04:21
Arrive Winston-Salem
Sun, May 31, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Pauls
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
Goldston
NC

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

From Saint Pauls
68.9 mi
01h 11m
To Winston-Salem
71.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Pauls and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    38 m · 6 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    118 m · 20 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Armfield Street

    1399 ft · 50 sec · West Armfield Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakland Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Oakland Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Oakland Road

    1643 ft · 40 sec · Oakland Road

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield

    5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Eastern Boulevard

    98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square

    92 m · 6 sec · Hay Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Hay Street

    2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard

    1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 31%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 15%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 10%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 9%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 8%
Murchison Road
8.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Isaac Brooks Highway

Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

43.4 mi · 00h 53m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
01h 11m from Saint Pauls
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Pauls 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 Saint Pauls to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Goldston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Saint Pauls and 71.1 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 25.5 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Pauls and Partly Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Goldston

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

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

RAIL

Southern Pines

47 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Cary

54 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Burlington

57 mi away
101 North Main Street
RAIL

Durham

59 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Pauls and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 114.54 mi (184.33 km).

Saint Pauls

#1 Saint Pauls

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,290
Coordinates34.8065500, -78.9711400
Altitude51
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: East Broad Street (-78.971128, 34.806608)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.88 $43.76
Premium $4.78 $23.60 $47.21
Diesel $5.62 $27.78 $55.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Pauls and Winston-Salem. The current time is 04:21:34.

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.