Origin
Moravian Falls, NC
Morning in Moravian Falls on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moravian Falls, NC to Winston-Salem, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 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 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moravian Falls, NC
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from Moravian Falls, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 421, Moravian Falls Road, NC 16 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.1 miles on US 421. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 9m highway drive covering 57.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 421 and Moravian Falls Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.1 miles on US 421.
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.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and Moravian Falls Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near US 421.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.6 miles (Cherry Street South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 421
Merge onto US 421
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
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 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
5
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Cherry Street South
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
Navigation decision point
7
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
West 2nd Street
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
57 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 53.1 mi | 1h 2m |
| Moravian Falls Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| NC 16 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Street South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 53.1 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moravian Falls, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Moravian Falls Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Moravian Falls Road
2
Turn straight onto NC 16; NC 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NC 16; NC 18
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto US 421
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 421
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 233B
Toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on High Street Southwest
459 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street Southwest
7
Turn left onto Cherry Street South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cherry Street South
8
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Moravian Falls, NC · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Moravian Falls, 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
$8.94 one way
$17.87 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| premium | $4.78 | $10.78 | $21.56 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $12.69 | $25.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
6:14 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 9m 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 Moravian Falls, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 421, Moravian Falls Road, NC 16. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Moravian Falls, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.94 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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (US 421): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.6 miles (Cherry Street South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Moravian Falls, 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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