Trip from Sharpsburg, NC to Winston-Salem, NC

Drive Time

2h 35m

Distance

160.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Sharpsburg, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 160.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mill Branch Road, South Hathaway Boulevard, Stagecoach Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.01 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.2 miles from Sharpsburg, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 160.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mill Branch Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mill Branch Road	0 mi	0m
South Hathaway Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Stagecoach Road	0 mi	0m
Carter Road	0 mi	0m
NC 97	0 mi	0m
US 264	0 mi	0m
Raleigh Road Parkway West	0 mi	0m
Rolesville Road	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Mill Branch Road — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on East Main Street

2

Turn sharp left onto Mill Branch Road

3

Turn sharp left onto South Hathaway Boulevard

4

Turn right onto Stagecoach Road

5

Continue on Carter Road

6

Turn left

7

Take the ramp left toward NC 97: Airport

8

Merge slight left

9

Take the exit slight right toward US 264 ALT: Wilson, Sims

10

Turn right onto Raleigh Road Parkway West

11

Take the ramp slight right

12

Merge slight right

13

Take the exit slight right toward Rolesville Road

14

Keep slight right to continue on Rolesville Road

15

Turn right onto Rolesville Road

16

Turn sharp left onto Marks Creek Road

17

Turn right onto Horton Road

18

Turn right onto Buffaloe Road

19

Take the ramp right

20

Merge slight left onto Northern Wake Expressway

21

Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Durham

22

Merge slight left onto Glenwood Avenue

23

Continue on New Raleigh Highway

24

Continue on South Miami Boulevard

25

Keep slight left

26

Keep slight right

27

Keep slight right

28

Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway

29

Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

30

Turn slight right onto South Main Street

31

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 80.2 miles from Sharpsburg, NC.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.2 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston-Salem, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sharpsburg, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sharpsburg, NC

This is one driving day of about 160.4 miles and 2h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sharpsburg, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Durham, NC

80 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.2 mi from Sharpsburg, NC

Raleigh, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Durham, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Sharpsburg, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.96	$25.01	$50.03
midgrade	$4.43	$27.97	$55.94
premium	$4.78	$30.17	$60.35
diesel	$5.62	$35.52	$71.03

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Sharpsburg, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 160.4 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mill Branch Road, South Hathaway Boulevard, Stagecoach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.2 miles from Sharpsburg, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.