Jersey City to Winston-Salem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.9 miles 745 km · straight line
555.5 miles estimated 894 km · driving distance
11h 11min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
228° SW bearing direction

How far is Jersey City from Winston-Salem?

The distance from Jersey City to Winston-Salem is 462.9 miles (745 km) as the crow flies. Winston-Salem is located SW of Jersey City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 555.5 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Jersey City in New Jersey and Winston-Salem in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jersey City and Winston-Salem. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Jersey City to Winston-Salem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 11min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 25min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jersey City & Winston-Salem

Quick Facts

Jersey City
40.72°N, 74.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Winston-Salem
36.10°N, 80.24°W
America/New_York
293m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients