Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Afternoon in Winston-Salem on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Grapewood, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grapewood, NC
Andrew Patrick Photo
Trip Overview
This short, 15.1-mile drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Grapewood, NC takes about 21 minutes, making it a perfect quick trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical option for a single day. The majority of your journey will be on main roads like Salem Parkway, Conrad Road, and Shallowford Road. Given its brief length, this route is ideal as a standalone day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll remain within the Southeast region throughout this drive, experiencing a straightforward transit between two North Carolina locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Parkway | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Conrad Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Shallowford Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grapevine Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Williams Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Salem Parkway
— 10.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Grapewood, 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
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Enter roundabout onto Williams Road
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
Williams Road
8
Continue on Williams Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Williams Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Shallowford Road
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shallowford Road
10
Continue on Shallowford Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Shallowford Road
11
Turn right onto Conrad Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Conrad Road
12
Turn right onto Grapevine Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grapevine Road
13
Arrive at destination
Grapevine Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
11.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Williams Road
Enter roundabout onto Williams Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.70 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Grapewood, NC
Afternoon in Grapewood on Saturday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
13 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
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 21-minute trip, with 70% of the drive utilizing highway conditions. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles along Salem Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the route incorporates local roads like Conrad Road and Shallowford Road, providing some variation. This blend suggests a drive that moves efficiently for the most part, with brief transitions onto more community-oriented streets.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on Salem Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Salem Parkway and Conrad Road. You will hit about 10 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
5/10
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 15.1 miles you will encounter 10 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Winston-Salem, NC
Full guide →Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina. It has an approximate population of 251,000 (2022). Winston-Salem is one of three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad; the others are Greensboro and High Point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on Salem Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grapewood, NC before heading back.
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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