Road Trips from Winston-Salem, NC
Looking for a weekend escape from Winston-Salem? You've got options. There are several destinations reachable in under two hours, mostly on highways with flat terrain. If you're up for a longer haul, there are coastal spots and places with significant park access. Most trips are day trips, but the longest drives offer a full day of exploration without needing an overnight stay.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
7
Under 2 hours
Grapewood, NC
21m15.1 mi one way
At just 15.1 miles and 0.4 hours, this is your quickest option. It's a mostly highway route with flat terrain and a solid drive score of 8, making it ideal for a very short excursion or a quick errand.
Carthage, NC
1h 45m82.2 mi one way
This 1.8-hour drive heads southeast on mostly highway. With a drive score of 8 and flat terrain, it's a straightforward trip. It's a good option if you want a destination that's closer than the longer coastal routes but still offers a decent drive.
Full-day getaway
Roseboro, NC
3h 4m141.6 mi one way
This 3.1-hour trip covers 141.6 miles and features a high drive score of 9. The route is mostly highway with flat terrain. It offers more distance than closer options like Salisbury, providing a longer drive for your day.
Maxton, NC
2h 35m130.6 mi one way
With a drive score of 9, this 2.6-hour, 130.6-mile trip is a compelling choice. The route is primarily highway with flat terrain. It provides a longer driving experience than trips to Carthage or Pinebluff, reaching further south.
Whiteville, NC
3h 30m181.1 mi one way
This 3.5-hour drive spans 181.1 miles with a drive score of 9. The route mixes highway and surface roads, with flat terrain. It's one of the longer options, exceeding the mileage of Whiteville and Bladenboro.
Bladenboro, NC
3h 26m170.1 mi one way
Covering 170.1 miles and taking 3.4 hours, this trip has a drive score of 9. It's a mostly highway route across flat terrain. This is a substantial drive, longer than trips to Roseboro but shorter than the furthest coastal destinations.
Pinebluff, NC
2h 4m100 mi one way
This 2.1-hour drive covers 100 miles with a drive score of 8. The route is mostly highway and features flat terrain. It's a mid-range option in terms of distance, falling between closer destinations like Salisbury and longer drives to Whiteville.
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Belville, NC
4h 26m225.3 mi one way
This 4.4-hour drive covers 225.3 miles and boasts a drive score of 10. The route mixes highway and surface roads across flat terrain and includes access to Moores Creek National Battlefield. It's one of the longest drives available, offering extensive travel time.
Masonboro, NC
4h 30m230.8 mi one way
At 4.5 hours and 230.8 miles, this trip has a drive score of 8. The route is mostly highway with flat terrain and includes access to Moores Creek National Battlefield. It's comparable in length to Belville and Seagate, making it a significant excursion.
Wanchese, NC
5h 54m295.1 mi one way
This 5.9-hour drive is the longest at 295.1 miles, with a drive score of 8. It's mostly highway across flat terrain and offers access to significant parks like Wright Brothers National Memorial and Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This is your ultimate long-distance option.
Seagate, NC
4h 25m229 mi one way
Covering 229 miles and taking 4.4 hours, this trip has a drive score of 8. The route is mostly highway with flat terrain and includes access to Moores Creek National Battlefield. It offers a long drive, similar to Belville and Masonboro.
Surf City, NC
4h 44m231 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Belville, NC
4h 26m225.3 mi one way
Masonboro, NC
4h 30m230.8 mi one way
Wanchese, NC
5h 54m295.1 mi one way
Seagate, NC
4h 25m229 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, with flat terrain making any of the day trips enjoyable.
Summer
Summer heat is a factor, but the mostly highway routes and flat terrain mean less strenuous driving for your day trips.
Fall
Fall foliage can enhance the experience on the longer, mostly highway drives, with consistently flat terrain throughout.
Winter
Winter weather is typically mild, making the shorter, mostly highway routes under 2 hours very accessible.
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