How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Clinton, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Clinton, NC is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Clinton.
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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
44.7 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
10.7 mi · 12 min · Sanford Bypass (Don Buie Highway)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 South: Lillington
17.9 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
1192 ft · 34 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Killiegrey Street
122 m · 12 sec · West Killiegrey Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
4 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Titan Roberts Road
5 mi · 7 min · Titan Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Bunnlevel Erwin Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bunnlevel Erwin Road
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Old Cut Off Road
1459 ft · 37 sec · Old Cut Off Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Iris Bryant Road
88 m · 7 sec · Iris Bryant Road
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Continue on Antioch Church Road
3038 ft · 1 min · Antioch Church Road
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Dorman Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dorman Road
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Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Arrowhead Road
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Continue on Long Branch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Long Branch Road
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Turn straight onto Pope Road
1208 ft · 19 sec · Pope Road
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Continue on North Spring Branch Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Spring Branch Road
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Turn left onto Green Path Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Green Path Road
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Turn right onto Plain View Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Plain View Highway
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Continue on Spiveys Corner Highway
15.8 mi · 22 min · Spiveys Corner Highway
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Turn left onto McKoy Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · McKoy Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
101 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 421 South
Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
44.7 mi · 00h 55m
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 leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Clinton?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Farmville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.7 miles from Winston-Salem and 74.8 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Farmville
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 Farmville.
Cary
Southern Pines
North Carolina State Fair station
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 132.12 mi (212.63 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 Clinton
Clinton is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9979500, -78.3233300 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-78.32333, 34.99795)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $3.32 | $17.51 | $35.03 |
| Mid-grade | $3.77 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Premium | $4.20 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.86 | $57.71 |
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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