Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Late night in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Moyock, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
259.9 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moyock, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Moyock, NC covers 259.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 158 East, Salem Parkway, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
129.9 miles from Winston-Salem, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 259.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 158 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Moyock, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 158 East | — | — |
| Salem Parkway | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 85 North | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| West 2nd Street | — | — |
| West 3rd Street | — | — |
| Sycamore Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 158 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Moyock, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
3
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Parkway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Salem Parkway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
42 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 85 North: Durham
9
Keep slight left
1.8 mi
·
2 min
10
Continue straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
11
Keep slight left
37 mi
·
40 min
12
Turn straight
4.9 mi
·
5 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 1, US 158: Norlina
14
Turn left
8.6 mi
·
10 min
15
Turn right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
5.0 mi
·
5 min
17
At the end of the road, turn left
29 mi
·
34 min
18
Continue on West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West 2nd Street
19
Continue on West 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
20
Turn left onto Sycamore Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sycamore Street
21
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the ramp right
1.6 mi
·
2 min
23
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight left
387 ft
·
12 sec
25
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
26
Turn right onto Jackson Bypass Road
11 mi
·
18 min
·
Jackson Bypass Road
27
At the end of the road, turn left
25 mi
·
35 min
28
Take the exit right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
29
Merge slight left
6.7 mi
·
7 min
30
Turn right
30 mi
·
34 min
31
Keep slight left
115 ft
·
11 sec
32
Turn sharp left onto North Road Street
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Road Street
33
Take the exit slight right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
34
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
35
Turn straight onto NC Highway 343 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NC Highway 343 South
36
Turn left onto Bunker Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bunker Hill Road
37
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Swamp Road
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Swamp Road
38
Continue on South Mills Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Mills Road
39
At the end of the road, turn right onto Caratoke Highway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
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Caratoke Highway
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.9 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
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 57 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.9 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moyock, 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 259.9 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Winston-Salem, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.9 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.9 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Moyock, NC
The final approach into Moyock, 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 Moyock, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.64 one way
$81.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $48.10 | $96.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.38 | $114.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78 | 0 | $27.29 | $12.48 |
| Efficient EV | 65 | 0 | $22.74 | $10.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104 | 1 | $36.39 | $16.63 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Moyock, NC
Late night in Moyock on Thursday
Local time
12:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
8 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
5h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Moyock, NC covers 259.9 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 158 East, Salem Parkway, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.9 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 $40.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Moyock, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winston-Salem, NC to Moyock, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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