How far is Tabor City, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Tabor City, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tabor City and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tabor City and Winston-Salem.
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Start on North Main Street
12 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 5th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on James B White Highway South
3.8 mi · 5 min · James B White Highway South
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Turn left onto Peacock Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Peacock Road
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Turn left onto Chadbourn Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Chadbourn Highway
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Continue on East Strawberry Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · East Strawberry Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Brown Street
920 ft · 16 sec · North Brown Street
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Continue on Joe Brown Highway North
2 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North
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Take the ramp left
1036 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
1626 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
2369 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
31.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2199 ft · 34 sec · 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 Tabor City and Winston-Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 73 North
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
57.8 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Tabor City and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tabor City to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Tabor City and 86.4 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.4 miles (250.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Tabor City and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Rockingham
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 Rockingham.
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Southern Pines
Dillon
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tabor City and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 155.38 mi (250.06 km).
#1 Tabor City
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 34.1487800, -78.8766900 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| 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: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.06 | $62.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $36.56 | $73.11 |
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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