Origin
Fairmont, NC
Afternoon in Fairmont on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
158.4 mi
255 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmont, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 158.4 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Byrd Street, North Walnut Street, American Indian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.77 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.2 miles from Fairmont, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 158.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 33m drive with frequent turns across 158.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Byrd Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easy. At 2h 33m 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 Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Byrd Street | — | — |
| North Walnut Street | — | — |
| American Indian Highway | — | — |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | — | — |
| G R Kindley Freeway | — | — |
| US 1 | — | — |
| I 73 North | — | — |
| I 74 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Byrd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Main Street
354 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight right onto Byrd Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Byrd Street
3
Continue on North Walnut Street
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North Walnut Street
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto American Indian Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
American Indian Highway
6
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
G R Kindley Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 1: Rockingham
9
Turn right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn straight
4.4 mi
·
6 min
11
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville
15
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 52 North: Mount Airy
17
Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
19
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Salem Parkway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
22
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.2 miles from Fairmont, NC, or about 1h 16m 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 35 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.2 miles or 1h 16m 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 6m
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 Fairmont, 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 Fairmont, NC
This is one driving day of about 158.4 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Fairmont, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.2 mi from Fairmont, NC · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.2 miles from Fairmont, 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
$24.77 one way
$49.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.08 | $54.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.32 | $58.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.97 | $69.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| Efficient EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.18 | $10.14 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Winston-Salem, NC
Afternoon in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
48°F
Troy, NC
79 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
7 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
2h 33m 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 Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 158.4 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Byrd Street, North Walnut Street, American Indian Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.2 miles from Fairmont, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.77 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is easy. At 2h 33m 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 Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairmont, NC to Winston-Salem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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