How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Cedar Point, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Cedar Point, NC is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Cedar Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Cedar Point.
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Start on North Main Street
2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
26.3 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
1413 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
21 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
2827 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway
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Keep slight left
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
2526 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
8.7 mi · 9 min · Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Goldsboro Bypass
19.8 mi · 21 min · Goldsboro Bypass
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight onto West New Bern Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · West New Bern Road
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Continue on East New Bern Road
26.5 mi · 29 min · East New Bern Road
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Take the exit slight right
2601 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 17 Business South, NC 58 South: Maysville, Emerald Isle
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Eighth Street
18.4 mi · 27 min · Eighth Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Point Boulevard
859 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Point Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Point Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Cedar Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East New Bern Road
Continue on East New Bern Road
26.5 mi · 00h 29m
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 near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Cedar Point?
The road trip is about 243.4 miles (391.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Wilsons Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Winston-Salem and 121.8 miles from Cedar Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.02 one way or $68.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Winston-Salem is Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Wilsons Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Selma Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilsons Mills.
Selma–Smithfield
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Cedar Point. Straight-line distance: 203.54 mi (327.57 km).
#1 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedar Point
Town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,296 |
| Coordinates | 34.6876600, -77.0724500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Point (-77.07245, 34.68766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $34.02 | $68.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.05 | $76.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.04 | $82.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.31 | $96.62 |
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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