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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
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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.
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Start on East Broad Street
38 m · 6 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
118 m · 20 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Armfield Street
1399 ft · 50 sec · West Armfield Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 5th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oakland Road
18 m · 1 sec · Oakland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oakland Road
1643 ft · 40 sec · Oakland Road
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Business North: Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Eastern Boulevard
98 m · 5 sec · South Eastern Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Gillespie Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gillespie Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Market Square
92 m · 6 sec · Hay Street
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Exit the rotary onto Hay Street
2667 ft · 51 sec · Hay Street
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Turn right onto Bragg Boulevard
1970 ft · 52 sec · Bragg Boulevard
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Continue on Murchison Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road
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Continue on South Bragg Boulevard
2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass
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Continue on Boone Trail Road
2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road
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Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Durham, Charlotte
1107 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 421 North: Winston-Salem, Charlotte
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
5.8 mi · 7 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 Saint Pauls and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldston.
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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).
#1 Saint Pauls
Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 2,290 |
| Coordinates | 34.8065500, -78.9711400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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