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Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Aberdeen, NC

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

97 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 53m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Aberdeen, NC

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Aberdeen, NC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, NC 211, Beulah Hill Road North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.8 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.17 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.

Midpoint

48.5 miles from Winston-Salem, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 97 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 1m highway drive covering 97 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and NC 211. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.8 miles on I 74.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and NC 211. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
8
0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward US 52 South: Lexington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 232C Toward US 52 South: Lexington
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway

Merge onto US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 40 East: Greensboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 107A Toward I 40 East: Greensboro
7
5.9 mi into trip | ~8m in | I 74

Take the exit onto I 74 toward I 74 East: High Point

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 196 Toward I 74 East: High Point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 66.8 mi 1h 15m
NC 211 17.1 mi 25m
Beulah Hill Road North 6.8 mi 11m
John Gold Memorial Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
I 40 2.2 mi 2m
North Main Street 0.5 mi <1m
Salem Parkway 0.3 mi <1m
West South Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 74 — 66.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Aberdeen, NC.

1

Start on North Main Street

0.5 mi · 59 sec · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
3

Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Salem Parkway
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 232C Toward US 52 South: Lexington Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto US 52; NC 8

2.2 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 107A Toward I 40 East: Greensboro Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 40

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 40
8

Take the exit onto I 74

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 74
Exit 196 Toward I 74 East: High Point Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
10

Turn left onto NC 211

17 mi · 25 min · NC 211
11

Turn right onto NC 5

6.8 mi · 11 min · Beulah Hill Road North
12

Arrive at destination

NC 5

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.5 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 miles.

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 21 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.5 miles or 56m 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 Aberdeen, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Winston-Salem, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Winston-Salem, NC

This is one driving day of about 97 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Winston-Salem, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 66.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.5 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 56m into the drive

city in North Carolina, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Asheboro, NC

49 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.

Pacing Suggestions

High Point, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Asheboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.5 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.

Arriving in Aberdeen, NC

The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, NC.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

West End Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13367234774

Visit website

Given Coffee Co

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.9

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+13363317291

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 90.1

Pinehurst, North Carolina

Hours: Closed

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 97

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 41.6

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 97

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 41.6

Asheboro, North Carolina

+18333994638

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 97

Southern Pines, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48.5

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48.5

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Washington Terrace Community Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.8

High Point, North Carolina

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13368838599

Visit website

Kersey Valley Escape

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.7

Archdale, North Carolina

+13364311700

Visit website

Safari Nation Winston-Salem

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13365233355

Visit website

Adventure Landing Winston-Salem

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13367684730

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.17 one way

$30.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.59 $33.17
premium $4.70 $17.95 $35.91
diesel $5.61 $21.42 $42.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.18 $4.66
Efficient EV 24.3 0 $8.49 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.58 $6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Winston-Salem, NC

Late night in Winston-Salem on Friday

Local time

2:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aberdeen, NC

Late night in Aberdeen on Friday

Local time

2:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 1m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Aberdeen, NC covers 97 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, NC 211, Beulah Hill Road North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.5 miles from Winston-Salem, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.17 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 97 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Winston-Salem, NC to Aberdeen, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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