How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Cordova, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Cordova, NC is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Cordova.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Cordova.
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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
1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
1258 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
95.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Continue on G R Kindley Freeway
1.4 km · 57 sec · G R Kindley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Galestown Road, Zion Church Road
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cordova
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Galestown Road
1167 ft · 27 sec · Galestown Road
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Continue on Zion Church Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Zion Church Road
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Continue on 1st Street
1005 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Ledbetter Street
1586 ft · 38 sec · Ledbetter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ledbetter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Cordova.
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 74 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
95.6 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Cordova.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Cordova?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 52.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 52.1 miles from Cordova.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Cordova.
Stop Ideas Near Seagrove
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 Seagrove.
High Point
Lexington
Southern Pines
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Cordova. Straight-line distance: 85.38 mi (137.4 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 Cordova
Township in Richmond County, North Carolina
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 34.9129300, -79.8220000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cordova (-79.822, 34.91293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.58 | $29.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.30 | $32.60 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.58 | $35.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.70 | $41.39 |
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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