Origin
Flat Rock, NC
Evening in Flat Rock on Friday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flat Rock, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flat Rock, NC
Mo Eid
Trip Overview
The drive from Flat Rock, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 38.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Andy Griffith Parkway, John Gold Memorial Expressway, East Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on South Andy Griffith Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 38.7 miles, with most of the trip on South Andy Griffith Parkway and John Gold Memorial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on South Andy Griffith Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Andy Griffith Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Andy Griffith Parkway and John Gold Memorial Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near US 52 Business; NC 89 / South Renfro Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 52 Business; NC 89 / South Renfro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (US 52 / South Andy Griffith Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
|
US 52 Business; NC 89 / South Renfro Street
Turn left onto US 52 Business; NC 89 / South Renfro Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 52 / South Andy Griffith Parkway
Turn left onto US 52 / South Andy Griffith Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
8
37.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 110B
Toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Driv...
4
38.7 mi into trip
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~47m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Andy Griffith Parkway | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| East Pine Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Renfro Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Research Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Andy Griffith Parkway
— 23.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flat Rock, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on NC 103
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pine Street
2
Turn left onto US 52 Business; NC 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Renfro Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 52 Business; NC 89
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 52
23 mi
·
26 min
·
South Andy Griffith Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Exit 119
Toward US 52 South: Winston-Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 110B
Toward US 311 North: Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on North Research Parkway
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Research Parkway
8
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East 5th Street
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
67 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.3 mi from Flat Rock, NC · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Flat Rock, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winston-Salem, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Winston-Salem, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| premium | $4.78 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Winston-Salem on Friday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
47m 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 Flat Rock, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 38.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Andy Griffith Parkway, John Gold Memorial Expressway, East Pine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Flat Rock, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.04 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.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (US 52 Business; NC 89 / South Renfro Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (US 52 / South Andy Griffith Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 52 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Flat Rock, NC to Winston-Salem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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