How far is Winston-Salem, NC from City of Hamlet, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to City of Hamlet, NC is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
105.71 mi
02h 04m
Flight
88.89 mi
143.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.89 mi
Kilometers
143.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.71 mi
Kilometers
170.13 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Hamlet
Wed, Sep 16, 2:28 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Wed, Sep 16, 4:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-09-16T12:23
Arrive City of Hamlet
Wed, Sep 16, 2:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Seagrove
NC

Human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Winston-Salem
52.9 mi
01h 02m
To City of Hamlet
52.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and City of Hamlet.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and City of Hamlet.

  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

    89 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broad Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Broad Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamlet Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King Street

    143 m · 8 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    2398 ft · 44 sec · Marlboro Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hylan Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Hylan Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hylan Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and City of Hamlet.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
89 mi · 84%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 5%
Hamlet Avenue
2.99 mi · 3%
West Broad Avenue
2.54 mi · 2%
I 40 East
2.47 mi · 2%
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

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

89 mi · 01h 40m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagrove
01h 02m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near City of Hamlet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to City of Hamlet?

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Seagrove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Winston-Salem and 52.8 miles from City of Hamlet.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.05 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near City of Hamlet.

Stop Ideas Near Seagrove

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

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

RAIL

High Point

51 mi away
100 West High St
RAIL

Lexington

53 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

Southern Pines

53 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

J. Douglas Galyon Depot

58 mi away
236 East Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and City of Hamlet. Straight-line distance: 88.89 mi (143.06 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
City of Hamlet

#2 City of Hamlet

City in North Carolina, United States

Population6,495
Coordinates34.8890500, -79.7099500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: City of Hamlet (-79.70995, 34.88905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $15.05
Round trip
$30.09
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.03 $15.05 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.51 $16.80 $33.61
Premium $4.90 $18.28 $36.55
Diesel $6.05 $22.57 $45.15

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 · Sep 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and City of Hamlet. The current time is 12:23:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.