Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Afternoon in Winston-Salem on Friday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Flat Rock, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flat Rock, NC
Mo Eid
Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Flat Rock, NC covers 37.4 miles and takes about 48m 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, South Andy Griffith Parkway, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on John Gold Memorial Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 37.4 miles, with most of the trip on John Gold Memorial Expressway and South Andy Griffith Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 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 16 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 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on John Gold Memorial Expressway and South Andy Griffith Parkway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 5th 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 37.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Patterson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 5th Street
Turn right onto East 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Patterson Avenue
Turn left onto North Patterson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m 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.
4
31 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 52 / South Andy Griffith Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 / South Andy Griffith Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Gold Memorial Expressway | 29.3 mi | 33m |
| South Andy Griffith Parkway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Liberty Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Pine Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Welcome Baptist Church Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Westfield Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hamburg Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
John Gold Memorial Expressway
— 29.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Flat Rock, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
67 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 5th Street
3
Turn left onto North Patterson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Patterson Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Liberty Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Liberty Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 52 North, NC 8 North
6
Merge onto US 52; NC 8
29 mi
·
33 min
·
John Gold Memorial Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Andy Griffith Parkway
8
Turn right onto US 52 Business
324 ft
·
5 sec
·
Charlie Norman Road
9
Continue on US 52 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
10
Turn right onto NC 89
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Westfield Road
11
Turn left onto Midway Street
459 ft
·
19 sec
·
Midway Street
12
Continue on Welcome Baptist Church Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Welcome Baptist Church Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto Hamburg Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamburg Street
14
Turn left onto Lovers Lane
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lovers Lane
15
Turn right onto NC 103
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pine Street
16
Arrive at destination
NC 103
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flat Rock, NC
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Flat Rock, NC if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.85 one way
$11.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| premium | $4.70 | $6.92 | $13.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Flat Rock, NC
Afternoon in Flat Rock on Friday
Local time
4:46 PM
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
48m 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 Flat Rock, NC covers 37.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Gold Memorial Expressway, South Andy Griffith Parkway, South 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 18.7 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 $5.85 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 37.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (East 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Patterson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Winston-Salem, NC to Flat Rock, 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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