Trip from Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC

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Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

76.1 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cloninger Mill Road Northeast, Kool Park Road Northeast, Springs Road Northeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38 miles from Bethlehem, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 76.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Cloninger Mill Road Northeast 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Cloninger Mill Road Northeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kool Park Road Northeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Springs Road Northeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
Section House Road Northeast	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 1st Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 421 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Salem Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Marshall Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cloninger Mill Road Northeast — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.

Start on Telephone Exchange Road

125 ft · 12 sec · Telephone Exchange Road

Turn left

2.4 mi · 4 min

Turn left onto Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cloninger Mill Road Northeast

Continue on Kool Park Road Northeast

2.1 mi · 3 min · Kool Park Road Northeast

At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road Northeast

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Springs Road Northeast

Turn left onto Section House Road Northeast

3.3 mi · 8 min · Section House Road Northeast

At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West 1st Street

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge slight left

57 mi · 1 hr 4 min

Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway

0.5 mi · 37 sec · US 421 South: Salem Parkway

Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street

Continue on High Street Southwest

459 ft · 15 sec · High Street Southwest

Turn left onto Cherry Street South

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Cherry Street South

Turn right onto West 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Main Street

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 38 miles from Bethlehem, NC, or about 41m 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 76.1 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston-Salem, NC than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem, NC

This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bethlehem, NC.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38 mi from Bethlehem, NC · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cornelius, NC

38 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

King, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cornelius, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Bethlehem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Winston-Salem, NC

The final approach into Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem, 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

$11.90 one way

$23.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$13.01	$26.02
premium	$4.70	$14.08	$28.17
diesel	$5.61	$16.80	$33.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.8	$7.99	$3.65
Efficient EV	19	$6.66	$3.04
EV Truck/SUV	30.4	$10.65	$4.87

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Bethlehem, NC

Evening in Bethlehem on Tuesday

Local time

5:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winston-Salem, NC

Evening in Winston-Salem on Tuesday

Local time

5:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

30 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

1h 22m 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 Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Cloninger Mill Road Northeast, Kool Park Road Northeast, Springs Road Northeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38 miles from Bethlehem, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.90 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.

The drive from Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bethlehem, NC to Winston-Salem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.