Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
158.7 mi
255 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Brogden, NC covers 158.7 miles and takes about 3h 17m 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 73 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.75 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
79.3 miles from Winston-Salem, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 158.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 158 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 73 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 421 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 421 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NC 540 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Triangle Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Brogden, NC.
Start on North Main Street
Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on I 73 South, US 421 South: Asheboro, Durham
Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Sanford
Keep slight right to continue on US 421 South: Sanford
Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Siler City, Pittsboro
Turn left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NC 540 Toll South
Merge slight left onto Triangle Expressway
Keep slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 42 East: Smithfield
Merge slight left onto Clayton Bypass Scenic Byway
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Turn slight right
Continue straight
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Turn left onto Old Mount Olive Highway
Turn left onto Royall Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.3 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brogden, NC than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, NC
This is one driving day of about 158.7 miles and 3h 17m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.3 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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.
The final approach into Brogden, 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 Brogden, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$24.75 one way
$49.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $27.67 | $55.35 |
| premium | $4.78 | $29.85 | $59.71 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $35.14 | $70.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.66 | $7.62 |
| Efficient EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.22 | $10.16 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Brogden on Saturday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Apex, NC
79 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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