How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Murraysville, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Murraysville, NC is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184 miles (296.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.25 mi
04h 20m
Flight
183.98 mi
296.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.98 mi
Kilometers
296.08 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.25 mi
Kilometers
362.51 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murraysville
Mon, May 25, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, May 26, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-25T15:28
Arrive Murraysville
Mon, May 25, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Winston-Salem
112.7 mi
02h 10m
To Murraysville
112.7 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Murraysville.

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway

    16 mi · 19 min · Salem Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford

    26.3 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro

    1413 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South

    2827 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway

    22 mi · 24 min · Triangle Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Wilmington

    2538 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 42: Fuquay-Varina, Cleveland Rd

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 117 North, NC 132 North

    1510 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North College Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North College Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bavarian Lane

    151 m · 10 sec · Bavarian Lane

  20. 20

    Continue on Murrayville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Murrayville Road

  21. 21

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
108 mi · 48%
US 421 South
26.3 mi · 12%
Triangle Expressway
22 mi · 10%
US 64
21.3 mi · 9%
Salem Parkway
18.4 mi · 8%
I 73 South
12.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left onto I 40 East: Benson, Wilmington

107 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
184 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
02h 10m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winston-Salem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murraysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Winston-Salem and 112.7 miles from Murraysville.

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

The direct path is about 184 miles (296.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Winston-Salem and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murraysville.

Stop Ideas Near Garner

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Clayton Utilities

Clayton , NC
111 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
Rating 2.0/5 20 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Angier Police Department And Town Hall

Angier , NC
55 N Broad St W, Angier, NC 27501
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Murraysville. Straight-line distance: 183.98 mi (296.08 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Murraysville

#2 Murraysville

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population14,215
Coordinates34.2957200, -77.8474800
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Murraysville (-77.84748, 34.29572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.09 L · about $31.49
Round trip
$62.98
15.9 gal · 60.18 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.49 $62.98
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.21 $70.42
Premium $4.78 $37.99 $75.97
Diesel $5.62 $44.71 $89.42

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Murraysville. The current time is 15:28:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.