Origin
Green Level, NC
Afternoon in Green Level on Thursday
Local time
2:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 55.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Hilldale Street
Turn left onto Hilldale Street
Navigation decision point
6
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.
6
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.
8
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
7
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.
1
Start on Evergreen Avenue
180 ft
·
13 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
2
Turn left onto Hilldale Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hilldale Street
3
Turn left onto Pinebrook Drive
351 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pinebrook Drive
4
Turn right onto Greenway Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Greenway Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NC 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North NC 49
6
Continue on NC 49
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Roxboro Street
7
Continue on NC 49
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
8
Turn left onto NC 49
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Graham Road
9
Continue on NC 49
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Graham Road
10
Continue on NC 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
11
Enter roundabout onto NC 49; NC 54
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Harden Street
12
Continue on NC 49; NC 54
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Harden Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto NC 49
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Maple Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 40; I 85
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sam Hunt Freeway
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 220
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 40; US 220
Use the straight lane.
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.83 | $2.66 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Winston-Salem, NC
Afternoon in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
2:50 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
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.
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.
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.
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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