This 181.7-mile journey from Broadway to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in a single day, with an estimated driving time of 3 hours and 35 minutes. You'll spend about 61% of your time on highways, making it a relatively efficient drive. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $28. It's a practical choice for a day trip, allowing you to cover the distance without needing an overnight stay. The drive primarily stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.
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
90.8 miles from Broadway, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 181.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for a significant portion of this 181.7-mile route, with 61% of the journey on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 62.7 miles along US 220, offering a period of consistent travel. You'll navigate primarily via US 220, American Indian Highway, and I-74. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and steady progress, rather than winding scenic byways, though the mix of roads ensures some variation as you travel the 3 hours and 35 minutes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 220 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 220 and American Indian Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 181.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.7 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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79.6 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Rockingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 311
Toward US 1: Rockingham
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85.9 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
9
143.7 mi into trip|~2h 49m in|I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 80
Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
8
180.4 mi into trip|~3h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 109B
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
7
181 mi into trip|~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 220
62.7 mi
1h 11m
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi
36m
I 74
32.3 mi
37m
Andrew Jackson Highway
29.5 mi
33m
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi
11m
John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
I 40
2 mi
2m
Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 220
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadway, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Old Stake Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Old Stake Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Braswell Road
327 ft·16 sec·Braswell Road
3
Turn right onto Grist Road
0.8 mi·3 min·Grist Road
4
Turn right onto US 76
1.9 mi·2 min·Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest
5
Turn left onto US 74 Business; NC 130; NC 410
1.9 mi·2 min·Joe Brown Highway North
6
Take the ramp onto US 74 Business; NC 130
0.2 mi·25 sec·US 74 Business; NC 130
7
Merge onto US 74; NC 130
9.3 mi·10 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
8
Continue on US 74; NC 130
34 mi·36 min·American Indian Highway
9
Continue on US 74
20 mi·23 min·Andrew Jackson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 74
11 mi·11 min·G R Kindley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 311Toward US 1: RockinghamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto US 1
1.1 mi·1 min·US 1
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi·6 min·US 220
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi·36 sec·US 220
Use the left lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: AsheboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
31 mi·35 min·I 74
Exit 80Toward I 74 West: High Point, Winston-SalemUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74
1.0 mi·1 min·I 74
Toward I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
18
Merge onto I 40
2.0 mi·2 min·I 40
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward US 52 North: Mount AiryUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto US 52; NC 8
2.1 mi·2 min·John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 109BToward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem ParkwayUse the right lane.
22
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
0.4 mi·34 sec·Salem Parkway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 233AToward Main StreetUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under 4 hours, this 181.7-mile trip from Broadway to Winston-Salem is perfectly suited for a day excursion, giving you flexibility in your departure time. You might consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 62.7 miles on US 220, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, it's an economical trip, and the single stop noted in the data suggests you can keep your journey moving efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.8 miles from Broadway, NC, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 miles.
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 40 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 50m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winston-Salem, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broadway, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Broadway, NC
This is one driving day of about 181.7 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Broadway, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 220 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.8 mi from Broadway, NC
· 1h 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.41 one way
$56.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.07
$62.14
premium
$4.70
$33.63
$67.26
diesel
$5.61
$40.12
$80.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.5
0
$19.08
$8.72
Efficient EV
45.4
0
$15.90
$7.27
EV Truck/SUV
72.7
0
$25.44
$11.63
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Broadway, NC
Late night
in Broadway on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Winston-Salem, NC
Late night
in Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
12:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
91 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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 35m 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 Broadway, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 181.7 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 220, American Indian Highway, I 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.8 miles from Broadway, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 181.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 79.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles (US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 143.7 miles (I 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Broadway, NC to Winston-Salem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
