How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Pumpkin Center, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Pumpkin Center, NC is about 73.9 miles (119 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Iredell County, North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Pumpkin Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Pumpkin Center.
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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
48.9 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 10 West: Catawba
675 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Shad Lane
114 m · 15 sec · Shad Lane
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Turn left onto Oxford School Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Oxford School Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
573 ft · 20 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 3rd Avenue Southwest
2.5 mi · 4 min · 3rd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Shiloh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn straight onto Buffalo Shoals Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Buffalo Shoals Road
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Turn left onto Laney Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Laney Road
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Turn right onto East Maiden Road
2000 ft · 42 sec · East Maiden Road
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Turn left onto Caleb Road
1089 ft · 17 sec · Caleb Road
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Continue on Goodson Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Goodson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ivey Church Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Ivey Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jenkins Road
566 ft · 25 sec · Jenkins Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jenkins Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Pumpkin Center.
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
48.9 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Clear near Pumpkin Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Pumpkin Center?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (119 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Statesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Winston-Salem and 37 miles from Pumpkin Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.54 one way or $17.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Clear near Pumpkin Center.
Stop Ideas Near Statesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Statesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Pumpkin Center. Straight-line distance: 64.31 mi (103.49 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 Pumpkin Center
Pumpkin Center is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5193000, -81.1411900 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pumpkin Center (-81.14119, 35.5193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $3.27 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| Mid-grade | $3.73 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| Premium | $4.16 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Diesel | $5.44 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
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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