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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Aberdeen, NC is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.01 mi
02h 01m
Flight
81.06 mi
130.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.06 mi
Kilometers
130.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.01 mi
Kilometers
156.12 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-16T11:05
Arrive Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
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
Asheboro
NC

City in North Carolina, United States of America

From Winston-Salem
48.5 mi
01h 00m
To Aberdeen
48.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East

    917 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington

    1258 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro

    1325 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2052 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17.1 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West South Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Aberdeen.

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
67.2 mi · 69%
Beulah Hill Road North
6.83 mi · 7%
I 40 East
2.47 mi · 3%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.23 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Salem Parkway
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asheboro
01h 00m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Asheboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Winston-Salem and 48.5 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.55 one way or $27.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Asheboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Asheboro, 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 Asheboro.

RAIL

High Point

33 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

39 mi away
236 East Washington Street
RAIL

Lexington

41 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Burlington

55 mi away
101 North Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 81.06 mi (130.45 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

Town in Moore County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,339
Coordinates35.1315500, -79.4294800
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Aberdeen (-79.42948, 35.13155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.96 L · about $13.55
Round trip
$27.09
6.84 gal · 25.92 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.55 $27.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.15 $30.29
Premium $4.78 $16.34 $32.68
Diesel $5.62 $19.23 $38.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Aberdeen. The current time is 11:05:29.

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.