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

The driving distance from Wrightsboro, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.75 mi
03h 32m
Flight
181.28 mi
291.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.28 mi
Kilometers
291.75 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.75 mi
Kilometers
369.74 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Wrightsboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrightsboro
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Winston-Salem
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrightsboro
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
Garner
NC

Town in North Carolina, United States

From Wrightsboro
114 mi
01h 46m
To Winston-Salem
115.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 97th interstate Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · 97th interstate Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Castle Hayne Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Castle Hayne Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Castle Hayne Road

    107 m · 6 sec · Castle Hayne Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Castle Hayne Road

    2080 ft · 45 sec · Castle Hayne Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Holly Shelter Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
208 mi · 90%
Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 6%
Castle Hayne Road
2.95 mi · 1%
97th interstate Road
2.08 mi · 1%
Holly Shelter Road
1.17 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

101 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garner
01h 46m from Wrightsboro
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wrightsboro and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Garner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Wrightsboro and 115.8 miles from Winston-Salem.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Garner

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Garner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Food stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall Burger and Beer

Holly Springs , NC
301 Mathews Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Rating 4.3/5 262 reviews Restaurant,Family restaurant,Hamburger restaurant
Garner Town Hall
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Garner Town Hall

Garner , NC
900 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews City Hall,Park
Town of Cary
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Town of Cary

Cary , NC
316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Rating 3.5/5 26 reviews Association or organization,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

City Of Raleigh Fleet Services

Raleigh , NC
2501 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.

RAIL

Raleigh Union Station

7 mi away
320 West Cabarrus Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

12 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

17 mi away
211 North Academy Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

36 mi away
500 East Railroad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsboro and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 181.28 mi (291.75 km).

Wrightsboro

#1 Wrightsboro

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population4,896
Coordinates34.2885000, -77.9211000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.921101, 34.28843)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.69 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.25
16.22 gal · 61.38 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.12 $64.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.92 $71.84
Premium $4.78 $38.75 $77.50
Diesel $5.62 $45.61 $91.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrightsboro and Winston-Salem. The current time is 00:26:12.

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.