How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Laurel Hill, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Laurel Hill, NC is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.16 mi
02h 19m
Flight
97.42 mi
156.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.42 mi
Kilometers
156.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.16 mi
Kilometers
186.94 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 7:29 AM EST
Return by in Winston-Salem
Sat, Nov 7, 9:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-11-07T05:10
Arrive Laurel Hill
Sat, Nov 7, 7:29 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:30 PM EST
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
58.1 mi
01h 09m
To Laurel Hill
58 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Laurel Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Laurel Hill.

  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

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hamlet Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Raleigh Street

    142 m · 12 sec · Raleigh Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1716 ft · 41 sec · Spring Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue

    10 mi · 14 min · East Hamlet Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Morgan Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Malloy Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Malloy Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Malloy Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Laurel Hill.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
89 mi · 77%
East Hamlet Avenue
10 mi · 9%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 4%
Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi · 3%
West Broad Avenue
2.54 mi · 2%
I 40 East
2.47 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seagrove
01h 09m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
1:52 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Laurel Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Laurel Hill?

The road trip is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 58.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 58 miles from Laurel Hill.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Laurel Hill.

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 Laurel Hill. Straight-line distance: 97.42 mi (156.78 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
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#2 Laurel Hill

Laurel Hill is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.8090500, -79.5478300
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Laurel Hill (-79.54783, 34.80905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $13.71
Round trip
$27.43
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.35 $13.71 $27.43
Mid-grade $3.80 $15.56 $31.12
Premium $4.23 $17.33 $34.67
Diesel $5.49 $22.49 $44.98

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Laurel Hill. The current time is 05:10:40.

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.