Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Evening in Winston-Salem on Sunday
Local time
7:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Boiling Springs, NC
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
116.7 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boiling Springs, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Traveling from Winston-Salem to Boiling Springs covers 116.7 miles, typically requiring about 2 hours and 28 minutes of drive time. Because this is a relatively short trek across North Carolina, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating your way requires following a series of local roads, including West 1st Street, Marshall Street South, and US 158 West. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the entire journey.
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
58.4 miles from Winston-Salem, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate cruise, as this route contains 0% highway travel. You will spend your time navigating local surface streets, meaning there are no long, monotonous stretches of high-speed pavement; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on West 1st Street. The road profile demands your full attention due to the constant changes in direction. This experience is best suited for drivers who prefer a hands-on, localized route over the predictability of a major highway system. Prepare for a steady pace as you wind your way through the local terrain.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 66.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and NC 18. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West 1st Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 116.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Marshall Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Marshall Street South
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
Navigation decision point
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
8
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 238
Toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
6
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Winston-Salem, NC and Boiling Springs, NC, road signs point toward Longview and Asheville.
Longview
72.8 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Asheville
104.1 mi in
|
~2h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 66.6 mi | 1h 15m |
| NC 18 | 15.1 mi | 22m |
| Old Shelby Road | 12.6 mi | 19m |
| Shelby Bypass | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Salem Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| NC 10 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| McBrayer Homestead Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 66.6 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Boiling Springs, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 1st Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Marshall Street South
302 ft
·
5 sec
·
Marshall Street South
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward US 158 West, US 421 North, NC 150 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 238
Toward I 40: Greensboro, Statesville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 40 West: Statesville
8
Merge onto I 40
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 121
Toward Longview
10
Turn right onto 33rd Street Southwest
163 ft
·
3 sec
·
33rd Street Southwest
11
Continue on Old Shelby Road
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Old Shelby Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto NC 10
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NC 10
13
Continue on NC 18
15 mi
·
22 min
·
NC 18
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Asheville
15
Merge onto SR 9000
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelby Bypass
Toward US 74
16
Continue on US 74
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Dixon Boulevard
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto McBrayer Homestead Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
McBrayer Homestead Road
19
Continue on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 116.7-mile drive, it is best to plan your departure for daylight hours when visibility is highest. You won't need to worry about scheduling formal stops, as the entire trip can be completed in under two and a half hours, though you should keep your $18 fuel budget in mind before you head out. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like US 158 West, stay alert for frequent intersections and turning points. My best advice is to familiarize yourself with the specific sequence of local streets beforehand, as the lack of long highway stretches makes navigation a constant process rather than a set-it-and-forget-it drive.
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 58.4 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.6 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 7m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Springs, NC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winston-Salem, NC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winston-Salem, NC
This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winston-Salem, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 66.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.4 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.4 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.6 miles.
Arriving in Boiling Springs, NC
The final approach into Boiling Springs, NC usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boiling Springs, NC.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.68 one way
$37.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.95 | $43.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Boiling Springs, NC
Evening in Boiling Springs on Sunday
Local time
7:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
64°F
Belmont, NC
58 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
27 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
2h 28m 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Boiling Springs, NC covers 116.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, NC 18, Old Shelby Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.4 miles from Winston-Salem, NC. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.68 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 116.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (Marshall Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Winston-Salem, NC and Boiling Springs, NC, road signs point toward Longview and Asheville.
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