How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Pine Level, NC?

The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Pine Level, NC is about 198.8 miles (320 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.82 mi
04h 06m
Flight
163.3 mi
262.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.3 mi
Kilometers
262.81 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.82 mi
Kilometers
319.97 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Level
Tue, May 5, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Winston-Salem
Tue, May 5, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winston-Salem
2026-05-04T20:24
Arrive Pine Level
Tue, May 5, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
Rockingham
NC

City in North Carolina

From Winston-Salem
99.5 mi
02h 03m
To Pine Level
99.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Pine Level.

  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

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    17 mi · 18 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1539 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Powell Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Powell Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Jk Powell Boulevard

    815 ft · 15 sec · Jk Powell Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Powell Boulevard

    2595 ft · 51 sec · Powell Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on South J K Powell Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South J K Powell Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Love Mill Road

    1494 ft · 34 sec · West Love Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Vinson Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Vinson Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on New Britton Highway East

    3.4 mi · 6 min · New Britton Highway East

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Seven Creeks Highway

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Seven Creeks Highway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto M M Ray Road

    3177 ft · 1 min · M M Ray Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pine Level Church Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Pine Level Church Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pine Level Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
89 mi · 45%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 17%
Andrew Jackson Highway
27.5 mi · 14%
East Hamlet Avenue
12.8 mi · 6%
Seven Creeks Highway
7.81 mi · 4%
US 220 South
4.77 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 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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
163.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockingham
02h 03m from Winston-Salem
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Sunny near Pine Level.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (320 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Rockingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Winston-Salem and 99.4 miles from Pine Level.

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

The direct path is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.81 one way or $55.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockingham

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

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

RAIL

Hamlet

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

Southern Pines

43 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Dillon

69 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fayetteville

82 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Pine Level. Straight-line distance: 163.3 mi (262.81 km).

Winston-Salem

#1 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Pine Level

#2 Pine Level

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

Population2,080
Coordinates34.1065600, -78.6916800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Winston-Salem (-80.24422, 36.09986)
End: Pine Level (-78.69168, 34.10656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.02 gal
26.56 L · about $27.81
Round trip
$55.61
14.04 gal · 53.12 L
Estimated CO2
62.4 kg one way
Round trip: 124.8 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.81 $55.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.78 $33.54 $67.08
Diesel $5.62 $39.48 $78.96

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Winston-Salem and Pine Level. The current time is 20:24:13.

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.