How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Red Springs, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Red Springs, NC is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Red Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Red Springs.
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Start on North Main Street
2610 ft · 59 sec · North Main Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
1415 ft · 22 sec · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
1258 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
2052 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left
17.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Beulah Hill Road North
6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North
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Turn right onto South Sandhills Boulevard
1471 ft · 24 sec · South Sandhills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
1343 ft · 30 sec · Poindexter Street
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Turn left
15.4 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto West Palmer Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Palmer Street
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Continue on East Palmer Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Red Spring Highway
2771 ft · 47 sec · Red Spring Highway
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Continue on Red Springs Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Red Springs Road
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Continue on Red Spring Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Spring Road
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Continue on Red Spring Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Red Spring Highway
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
37 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Red Springs.
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 74 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
66.8 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Red Springs?
The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 63.1 miles from Red Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winston-Salem and Mostly Sunny near Red Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Star.
Southern Pines
Hamlet
Lexington
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Red Springs. Straight-line distance: 106.98 mi (172.17 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 Red Springs
City in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 34.8151600, -79.1830900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Springs (-79.18309, 34.81516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $3.96 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.71 | $39.42 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.26 | $42.52 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.03 | $50.05 |
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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