Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Morning in Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Boonville, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boonville, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Boonville, NC covers 33.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Salem Parkway, South State Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Salem Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 33.6 miles, with most of the trip on Salem Parkway and South State Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 24 miles on Salem Parkway.
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.
Salem Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 24 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and South State Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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 9 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
|
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
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 421; US 158; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150 / Salem Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 24 mi | 28m |
| South State Street | 8.6 mi | 14m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Parkway
— 24 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Boonville, 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
24 mi
·
28 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
498 ft
·
14 sec
8
Turn right onto US 601
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
South State Street
9
Turn right onto NC 67
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
NC 67
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.75 | $11.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Boonville, NC
Morning in Boonville on Saturday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
44m 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 Boonville, NC covers 33.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Salem Parkway, South State Street, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.25 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 33.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: 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.
The route from Winston-Salem, NC to Boonville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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