How far is Winston-Salem, NC from Roxboro, NC?
The driving distance from Winston-Salem, NC to Roxboro, NC is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alamance County, North Carolina, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winston-Salem and Roxboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem and Roxboro.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
16 mi · 19 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
26.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NC 119: Mebane
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 119
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 119
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Turn right onto North NC 49
3.9 mi · 5 min · North NC 49
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Continue on NC 49 North
2.6 mi · 4 min · NC 49 North
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At the end of the road, turn left
2218 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
15.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Leasburg Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Leasburg Road
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Continue on Court Street
996 ft · 49 sec · Court Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
74 m · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
36 m · 5 sec · Depot Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winston-Salem and Roxboro.
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 East
Keep slight left
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Sunny near Roxboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winston-Salem to Roxboro?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Alamance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Winston-Salem and 44.1 miles from Roxboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winston-Salem and Sunny near Roxboro.
Stop Ideas Near Alamance
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Burlington City Switchboard
Graham City Hall
Burlington Tax Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alamance.
Burlington
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
High Point
Durham
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winston-Salem and Roxboro. Straight-line distance: 73.16 mi (117.74 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 Roxboro
City in Person County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 8,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.3937500, -78.9827900 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxboro (-78.98279, 36.39375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.77 | $27.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
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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