How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Elizabeth City, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Elizabeth City, NC is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Catawba 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 Elizabeth City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Elizabeth City.
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Start on North Main Street
1848 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1168 ft · 31 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto Marshall Street South
92 m · 5 sec · Marshall Street South
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
804 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
1 km · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Statesville
1505 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Barn Road
767 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Rockbarn Road
152 m · 9 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rock Barn Road Northeast
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Continue on Rockbarn Road
2094 ft · 40 sec · Rockbarn Road
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Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
2417 ft · 46 sec · 7th Avenue Northeast
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rome Jones Road
2 mi · 3 min · Rome Jones Road
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Continue on Sigmon Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Sigmon Dairy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maiden Road
2657 ft · 55 sec · West Maiden Road
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Turn left onto Startown Road
1541 ft · 30 sec · Startown Road
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Take the ramp left
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 27, NC 150: Lincolnton
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
2777 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Generals Boulevard
9.7 mi · 14 min · South Generals Boulevard
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Continue on East Church Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Church Street
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Continue on Shelby Highway
3154 ft · 1 min · Shelby Highway
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Continue on Cherryville Road
6.7 mi · 10 min · Cherryville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Cherryville Road
134 m · 6 sec · Cherryville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Post Road
70 m · 3 sec · North Post Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Post Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Post Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lane
129 m · 19 sec · Crystal Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crystal Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Elizabeth City.
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 40 West
Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Elizabeth City?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Catawba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Winston-Salem and 51.3 miles from Elizabeth City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Winston-Salem and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabeth City.
Stop Ideas Near Catawba
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 Catawba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Elizabeth City. Straight-line distance: 89.46 mi (143.98 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 Elizabeth City
City in Pasquotank County and Camden County in the State of North Carolina
| Population | 17,751 |
| Coordinates | 35.2929100, -81.4912000 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth City (-81.4912, 35.29291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.30 | $34.59 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
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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