How far is Wrightsville Beach, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Wrightsville Beach, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in North Carolina, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wrightsville Beach and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wrightsville Beach and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Causeway Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Causeway Drive
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Continue on Wrightsville Avenue
1274 ft · 31 sec · Wrightsville Avenue
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Continue on Eastwood Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Eastwood Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Jr Parkway
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Turn right onto North College Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North College Road
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Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Michael Jordan Highway
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Keep slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
12.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrightsville Beach and Winston-Salem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Michael Jordan Highway
Continue on Michael Jordan Highway
107 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wrightsville Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wrightsville Beach to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 117.2 miles from Wrightsville Beach and 104.5 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Wrightsville Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Garner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall Burger and Beer
Garner Town Hall
Clayton Utilities
Angier Police Department And Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garner.
Raleigh Union Station
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Selma–Smithfield
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wrightsville Beach and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 190.25 mi (306.17 km).
#1 Wrightsville Beach
City in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 2,516 |
| Coordinates | 34.2085000, -77.7963700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.63 | $69.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.36 | $74.73 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.98 | $87.96 |
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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