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

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.47 mi
02h 51m
Flight
114.52 mi
184.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.52 mi
Kilometers
184.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.47 mi
Kilometers
227.67 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 16, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-04-16T01:59
Arrive Pembroke
Thu, Apr 16, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winston-Salem
9:30 PM EDT
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
Candor
NC

Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Winston-Salem
70.8 mi
01h 25m
To Pembroke
70.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.8 mi · 17 min · East Hamlet Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · American Indian Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Alternate East

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.6 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    692 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vance Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Vance Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vance Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
89 mi · 63%
Andrew Jackson Highway
15.6 mi · 11%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 9%
US 220 South
4.77 mi · 3%
American Indian Highway
3.52 mi · 2%
Hamlet Avenue
3.5 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candor
01h 25m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Candor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 70.7 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.77 one way or $39.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Candor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Candor, 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 Candor.

RAIL

Southern Pines

35 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Hamlet

46 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Lexington

74 mi away
Center St. and railroad tracks
RAIL

High Point

77 mi away
100 West High St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 114.52 mi (184.3 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

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

#2 Pembroke

Town in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States

Population2,942
Coordinates34.6801600, -79.1950400
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Pembroke (-79.19504, 34.68016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.9 L · about $19.77
Round trip
$39.53
9.98 gal · 37.8 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.77 $39.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.10 $44.20
Premium $4.78 $23.84 $47.68
Diesel $5.62 $28.06 $56.13

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Pembroke. The current time is 01:59:03.

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.