How far is Sneads Ferry, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Sneads Ferry, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sneads Ferry and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sneads Ferry and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Country Club Road
3028 ft · 47 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto NC Highway 172
1.5 km · 2 min · NC Highway 172
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Turn right onto NC Highway 210
1.4 km · 1 min · NC Highway 210
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Continue on Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Dixon-Sneads Ferry Road
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Turn slight right
41 m · 2 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Highway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Wilmington Highway
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Take the exit left
2044 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Richlands Highway
5 mi · 8 min · Richlands Highway
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Turn left onto Catherine Lake Road
14.4 mi · 21 min · Catherine Lake Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Store Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Jackson Store Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hallsville Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hallsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto D S Williams Road
1.6 km · 1 min · D S Williams Road
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Turn left onto South Kenansville Bypass
3.9 mi · 5 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 Sneads Ferry 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Sneads Ferry and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sneads Ferry to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Sneads Ferry and 107.6 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.8 miles (310.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sneads Ferry and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clayton.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sneads Ferry and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 192.82 mi (310.31 km).
#1 Sneads Ferry
Township in Onslow County, North Carolina
| Population | 2,646 |
| Coordinates | 34.5526700, -77.3971800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $31.77 | $63.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.32 | $76.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.10 | $90.21 |
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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