Trip from Green Level, NC to Winston-Salem, NC

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

55.5 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 7m ★

6 AM

1h 13m

8 AM

1h 25m

10 AM

1h 17m

12 PM

1h 16m

3 PM

1h 18m

5 PM

1h 24m

8 PM

1h 10m

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

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Green Level, NC

Mark Stebnicki

Trip Overview

The drive from Green Level, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, Salem Parkway, Sam Hunt Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.68 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

27.7 miles from Green Level, NC

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 55.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Salem Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Salem Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Hilldale Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Hilldale Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.8 miles (I 40; US 220): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hilldale Street

Turn left onto Hilldale Street

Navigation decision point

21.2 mi into trip | ~30m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

28.8 mi into trip | ~40m in | I 40; US 220

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

41.4 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 421 / Salem Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 / Salem Parkway toward US 421 North: Kernersville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville

54.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
I 40	20.3 mi	24m
Salem Parkway	13.4 mi	16m
Sam Hunt Freeway	13.4 mi	15m
East Harden Street	2 mi	3m
Roxboro Street	1.4 mi	2m
East Elm Street	1.3 mi	2m
East Main Street	0.9 mi	1m
North NC 49	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 20.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Evergreen Avenue

180 ft · 13 sec · Evergreen Avenue

Turn left onto Hilldale Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Hilldale Street

Turn left onto Pinebrook Drive

351 ft · 17 sec · Pinebrook Drive

Turn right onto Greenway Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Greenway Street

At end of road, turn left onto NC 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · North NC 49

Continue on NC 49

1.4 mi · 2 min · Roxboro Street

Continue on NC 49

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Turn left onto NC 49

112 ft · 2 sec · Graham Road

Continue on NC 49

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Graham Road

Continue on NC 49

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Elm Street

Enter roundabout onto NC 49; NC 54

20 ft · 0 sec · East Harden Street

Continue on NC 49; NC 54

2.0 mi · 3 min · East Harden Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto NC 49

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Maple Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 40; I 85

13 mi · 15 min · Sam Hunt Freeway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220

13 mi · 15 min · I 40; US 220

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

13 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway

Exit 206 Toward US 421 North: Kernersville Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 233A Toward Main Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right onto South Main Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 27.7 miles from Green Level, NC, or about 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.3 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 12 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.7 miles or 38m 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 2m

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 Green Level, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Green Level, NC

This is one driving day of about 55.5 miles and 1h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Green Level, NC.

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

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 20.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.7 mi from Green Level, NC · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Forest Oaks, NC

28 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

Alamance, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greensboro, NC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Green Level, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.68 one way

$17.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$9.49	$18.98
premium	$4.70	$10.27	$20.54
diesel	$5.61	$12.25	$24.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.7	$5.83	$2.66
Efficient EV	13.9	$4.86	$2.22
EV Truck/SUV	22.2	$7.77	$3.55

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Green Level, NC

Late night in Green Level on Thursday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winston-Salem, NC

Late night in Winston-Salem on Thursday

Local time

12:20 AM

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

6 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

1h 12m 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 Green Level, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 55.5 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, Salem Parkway, Sam Hunt Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from Green Level, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.68 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 route from Green Level, NC to Winston-Salem, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Green Level, NC to Winston-Salem, NC

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Winston-Salem, NC

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Green Level, NC

Winston-Salem, NC

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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