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

The driving distance from Seagate, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.95 mi
03h 41m
Flight
188.28 mi
303 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.28 mi
Kilometers
303 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.95 mi
Kilometers
376.51 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Return by in Seagate
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seagate
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seagate
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Seagate
116.8 mi
01h 50m
To Winston-Salem
117.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oleander Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oleander Drive

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Military Cutoff Road

    2983 ft · 60 sec · Military Cutoff Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eastwood Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Eastwood Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North College Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North College Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seagate 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
214 mi · 91%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 6%
Eastwood Road
2.46 mi · 1%
North College Road
1.15 mi
Oleander Drive
1.11 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Continue on Michael Jordan Highway

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
188.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 50m from Seagate
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seagate 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 Seagate to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 116.8 miles from Seagate and 117.1 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.72 one way or $65.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 13 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seagate and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 188.28 mi (303 km).

Seagate

#1 Seagate

Census-designated place in the U.

Population4,590
Coordinates34.2093400, -77.8435900
Altitude8
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: Oleander Drive (-77.843598, 34.209414)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.25 L · about $32.72
Round trip
$65.44
16.52 gal · 62.5 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.72 $65.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.58 $73.17
Premium $4.78 $39.47 $78.93
Diesel $5.62 $46.45 $92.91

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 Seagate and Winston-Salem. The current time is 01:07:38.

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.