Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
106.7 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Mark Stebnicki
The drive from Elizabeth City, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 106.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Post Road, Cherryville Road, Shelby Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.4 miles from Elizabeth City, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 106.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Post Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cherryville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shelby Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincolnton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Road 1407 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth City, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
Start on Crystal Lane
Turn left onto North Post Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cherryville Road
Exit the roundabout onto Cherryville Road
Keep slight right to continue on Cherryville Road
Continue on Shelby Highway
Continue on West Church Street
Continue on Lincolnton Highway
Continue on State Road 1407
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto West Main Street
Continue on Riverside Drive
Turn left onto North Grove Street
Continue on Reepsville Road
Turn right onto Startown Road
Turn right onto West Maiden Road
Turn left onto Sigmon Dairy Road
Continue on Rome Jones Road
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto Conover Boulevard West
Continue on 7th Avenue Northeast
Continue on Rockbarn Road
Continue on Rock Barn Road Northeast
Turn right
Take the ramp straight
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Continue on High Street Southwest
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston-Salem, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elizabeth City, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elizabeth City, NC
This is one driving day of about 106.7 miles and 1h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.4 mi from Elizabeth City, NC · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Elizabeth City, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Winston-Salem, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Winston-Salem, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.64 one way
$33.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.61 | $37.21 |
| premium | $4.78 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $23.63 | $47.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32 | 0 | $11.20 | $5.12 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Elizabeth City on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
11:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Cornelius, NC
53 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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