Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Evening in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on John Gold Memorial Expressway, I 85, Faith Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on John Gold Memorial Expressway. 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 15m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 57.2 miles, with most of the trip on John Gold Memorial Expressway and I 85. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 miles on John Gold Memorial Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Gold Memorial Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Gold Memorial Expressway and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward US 52 South: Lexington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232C
Toward US 52 South: Lexington
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway
Merge onto US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle
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 76
Toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 52
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52 toward US 52 South: Albermarle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 52 South: Albermarle
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Albemarle along the way.
Albemarle
37.2 mi in
|
~42m
|
via US 52
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| I 85 | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Faith Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Mount Pleasant Road North | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Organ Church Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 285 | 3.7 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| South Main Faith Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John Gold Memorial Expressway
— 21.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Mount Pleasant, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
3
Merge onto US 421; US 158; NC 150
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Salem Parkway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 232C
Toward US 52 South: Lexington
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto US 52; NC 8
22 mi
·
24 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
3.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 285; US 29; US 52; US 70
7
Merge onto I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 85; US 29; US 52; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 85; US 52
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 85; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 52
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 52
Exit 76
Toward US 52 South: Salisbury, Albemarle
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 52
Toward US 52 South: Albermarle
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Faith Road
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Faith Road
12
Continue on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on South Main Faith Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Faith Street
14
Continue on Faith Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Faith Road
15
Turn left onto NC 152
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
China Grove Highway
16
Turn right onto Organ Church Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Organ Church Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto Old Beatty Ford Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Beatty Ford Road
18
Turn left onto Organ Church Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Organ Church Road
19
Continue on Mount Pleasant Road North
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Mount Pleasant Road North
20
Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
21
Turn sharp right onto NC 73
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Franklin Street
22
Arrive at destination
NC 73
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 33m 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 Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, NC
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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
$17.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
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
Mount Pleasant, NC
Evening in Mount Pleasant on Thursday
Local time
7:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
7 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
1h 15m 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 Mount Pleasant, NC covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Gold Memorial Expressway, I 85, Faith 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 28.6 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 $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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 52; NC 8 / John Gold Memorial Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Mount Pleasant, NC, road signs begin pointing toward Albemarle along the way.
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