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

The driving distance from Stedman, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115 miles (185.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
130.79 mi
02h 16m
Flight
115.01 mi
185.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.01 mi
Kilometers
185.09 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.79 mi
Kilometers
210.49 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Fri, May 22, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Stedman
Fri, May 22, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stedman
2026-05-22T00:53
Arrive Winston-Salem
Fri, May 22, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stedman
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 Stedman
65.2 mi
01h 08m
To Winston-Salem
65.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clinton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Clinton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Blake Road

    68 m · 6 sec · Blake Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    622 ft · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward NC 24 West

    122 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rowan Street

    1 km · 1 min · Rowan Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Murchison Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Murchison Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Bragg Boulevard

    2475 ft · 49 sec · South Bragg Boulevard

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bragg Boulevard

    20.9 mi · 30 min · North Bragg Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Sanford Bypass

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sanford Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on Boone Trail Road

    2156 ft · 29 sec · Boone Trail Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Isaac Brooks Highway

    43.4 mi · 53 min · Isaac Brooks Highway

  13. 13

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

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Greensboro Urban Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Greensboro Urban Loop

  17. 17

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

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stedman 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Isaac Brooks Highway
43.4 mi · 33%
North Bragg Boulevard
20.9 mi · 16%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 10%
Sanford Bypass
12.1 mi · 9%
Greensboro Urban Loop
11.5 mi · 9%
Murchison Road
8.59 mi · 7%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
115 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldston
01h 08m from Stedman
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Stedman and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stedman to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 65.2 miles from Stedman and 65.6 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 115 miles (185.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.30 one way or $36.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Stedman and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Stedman and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 115.01 mi (185.09 km).

Stedman

#1 Stedman

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

Population1,082
Coordinates35.0135000, -78.6939100
Altitude38
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: Clinton Road (-78.69385, 35.013595)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $18.30
Round trip
$36.60
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.30 $36.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.46 $40.92
Premium $4.78 $22.07 $44.15
Diesel $5.62 $25.98 $51.97

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Stedman and Winston-Salem. The current time is 00:53:34.

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.