Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Evening in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Spring Hope, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
226.6 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
28 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hope, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Spring Hope, NC covers 226.6 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 264, South Charles Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
113.3 miles from Winston-Salem, NC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 226.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 37m highway drive covering 226.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 264. The longest continuous stretch is about 76.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 76.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 264. 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
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 226.6 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~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
19.1 mi into trip
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~23m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7
65.4 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
8
95.7 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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SR 1728 / Wade Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728 / Wade Avenue toward Wade Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
7
108.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Roc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winston-Salem, NC and Spring Hope, NC, road signs point toward Martinsville, Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
Martinsville
19.1 mi in
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~23m
|
via I 40
Wilson
108.5 mi in
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~2h 9m
Greenville
108.5 mi in
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~2h 9m
Downtown
181.9 mi in
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~3h 28m
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via Stantonsburg Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 76.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| US 264 | 55.9 mi | 59m |
| South Charles Boulevard | 24 mi | 33m |
| Salem Parkway | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| I 87 | 16.8 mi | 17m |
| I 440 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| US 17 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| West Arlington Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 76.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Spring Hope, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421; NC 150
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 40; US 29; US 220
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 40; US 29; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
42 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 40
Toward I 40 East: Raleigh
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 1728
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Wade Avenue
Exit 289
Toward Wade Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 440 East, US 1 North: Wake Forest
11
Merge onto I 440; US 1
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 440; US 1
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 87 North, US 64 East, US 264 East: Rocky Mount, Wilson, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 87; US 64; US 264
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 87; US 64; US 264
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 264
56 mi
·
59 min
·
US 264
15
Turn straight onto Stantonsburg Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stantonsburg Road
Toward Greenville, Downtown
16
Turn right onto West Arlington Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Arlington Boulevard
17
Turn left onto East Firetower Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Firetower Road
18
Turn right onto NC 43
24 mi
·
33 min
·
South Charles Boulevard
19
Take the ramp onto US 17 Business; NC 43
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 Business; NC 43
161 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 17 Business; NC 43
21
Turn right onto US 17
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 17
22
Turn left onto Aurora Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Aurora Road
23
Turn right onto Purifoy Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Purifoy Road
24
Continue on Saint Delights Church Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Delights Church Road
25
Turn slight left onto Purifoy Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Purifoy Road
26
Turn left onto SR 1611
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Truitt Road
27
Arrive at destination
SR 1611
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.3 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.6 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 2h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hope, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 226.6 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Winston-Salem, NC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 76.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.3 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.3 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 76.6 miles.
Arriving in Spring Hope, NC
The final approach into Spring Hope, 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 Spring Hope, 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
$35.44 one way
$70.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $38.75 | $77.49 |
| premium | $4.70 | $41.94 | $83.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Burlington, NC - Garden Road - Tesla Supercharger
Burlington, NC
Tesla
20 DCFC
Hanes Towne Village Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Winston-Salem, NC
Tesla
12 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Kernersville, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Colfax, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger
Greensboro, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 5320 (Greensboro, NC)
Greensboro, NC
Electrify America
8 DCFC
Stop N' Save - Tesla Supercharger
McLeansville, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Alamance Crossing - Tesla Supercharger
Burlington, NC
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
ChargePoint Network: 5
EV Connect: 5
Blink Network: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Non-Networked: 2
RED_E: 2
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
EVGATEWAY: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.88 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.83 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.72 | $14.50 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Spring Hope, NC
Evening in Spring Hope on Thursday
Local time
5:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Spring Hope, NC covers 226.6 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 264, South Charles Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.3 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 $35.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 226.6 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.4 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Winston-Salem, NC and Spring Hope, NC, road signs point toward Martinsville, Wilson, Greenville and Downtown.
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