Day trip from Cary to Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem lies 136 km (85 mi) west of Cary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 136 km (85 mi) apart, Winston-Salem is a realistic day trip from Cary: about 2 h 13 min each way by road.
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| Cary | Winston-Salem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 159,769 | 241,218 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27511–27519 | 27101–27199 |
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Common questions
How far is Winston-Salem from Cary?
136 km (85 mi) in a straight line, west of Cary; by road roughly 166 km (103 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cary to Winston-Salem by road?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cary and Winston-Salem?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.