Origin
Wallburg, NC
Morning in Wallburg on Saturday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wallburg, 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
16m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wallburg, NC
Bruno Kraler
Trip Overview
The drive from Wallburg, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 10 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 109, John Gold Memorial Expressway, Salem Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on State Highway 109. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 16m highway drive covering 10 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 109 and John Gold Memorial Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.6 miles on State Highway 109.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 109 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 109 and John Gold Memorial Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NC 109 / State Highway 109.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 109 / State Highway 109): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (North Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NC 109 / State Highway 109
Turn right onto NC 109 / State Highway 109
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~8m in
|
North Frontage Road
Turn left onto North Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 109B
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 109 | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Salem Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 40 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wallburg Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 109
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallburg, NC and Winston-Salem, NC.
1
Start on Wallburg Road
34 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wallburg Road
2
Turn right onto NC 109
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 109
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 40
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 40
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 52 North: Mount Airy
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 52; NC 8
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 109B
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Salem Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 233A
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.12 round trip
$3.96/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.78 | $1.88 | $3.76 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
N 1 to 5 mph
0% chance
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Wallburg, NC to Winston-Salem, NC covers 10 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 109, John Gold Memorial Expressway, Salem Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Wallburg, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 10 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NC 109 / State Highway 109): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (North Frontage Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wallburg, 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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