How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Hazelwood, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Hazelwood, NC is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Hazelwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Hazelwood.
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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
134 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Keep slight left
25.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 74 West: Clyde, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin, Murphy, Atlanta
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Waynesville
787 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hyatt Creek Road
74 m · 4 sec · Hyatt Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hyatt Creek Road
1184 ft · 29 sec · Hyatt Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2165 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Allens Creek Road
13 m · 1 sec · Allens Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allens Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Hazelwood.
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
134 mi · 02h 32m
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 Hazelwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Hazelwood?
The road trip is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Morganton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Winston-Salem and 87.9 miles from Hazelwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 10:08 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Hazelwood.
Stop Ideas Near Morganton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Casar Park, Town Hall, & Veterans Memorial
City of Lenoir
Longview Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morganton.
Gastonia
Spartanburg
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Hazelwood. Straight-line distance: 160.71 mi (258.64 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 Hazelwood
Hazelwood is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4687100, -83.0040300 |
| Altitude | 842 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazelwood (-83.00403, 35.46871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.35 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $3.80 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Premium | $4.23 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Diesel | $5.49 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
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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