Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Afternoon in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
141.5 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pembroke, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC covers 141.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m 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, US 52 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.13 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
70.7 miles from Winston-Salem, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 141.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 141.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 158 East | — | — |
| Salem Parkway | — | — |
| US 52 South | — | — |
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 74 East | — | — |
| US 220 South | — | — |
| West Broad Avenue | — | — |
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 Pembroke, 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
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Salem Parkway
4
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South: Lexington
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 52 South: Lexington
5
Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Greensboro
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 40 East: Greensboro
7
Merge slight left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East: High Point
89 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
I 74 East: High Point
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 South: Rockingham
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US 220 South: Rockingham
10
Turn left onto West Broad Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broad Avenue
11
Continue on Hamlet Avenue
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamlet Avenue
12
Turn left onto Raleigh Street
466 ft
·
12 sec
·
Raleigh Street
13
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Spring Street
14
Turn slight left onto East Hamlet Avenue
13 mi
·
16 min
·
East Hamlet Avenue
15
Keep slight right to continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
16
Continue on American Indian Highway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
American Indian Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 74 Alternate East
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 74 Alternate East
18
Turn straight onto Andrew Jackson Highway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
19
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
20
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
21
Turn straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
22
Turn right onto Vance Street
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Vance Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.7 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, or about 1h 25m 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke, 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.
+
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 141.5 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 70.7 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pembroke, NC
The final approach into Pembroke, 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 Pembroke, 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
$22.13 one way
$44.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.86 | $6.79 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Pembroke, NC
Afternoon in Pembroke on Thursday
Local time
4:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
71 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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 51m 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 Pembroke, NC covers 141.5 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 158 East, Salem Parkway, US 52 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 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 $22.13 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.
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winston-Salem, NC to Pembroke, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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