Origin
Winston-Salem, NC
Afternoon in Winston-Salem on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Level, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 158 East, Salem Parkway, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 55.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 158 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 158 East | — | — |
| Salem Parkway | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| NC 49 | — | — |
| Maple Avenue | — | — |
| Harden Street | — | — |
| East Elm Street | — | — |
| Graham Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 158 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winston-Salem, NC and Green Level, NC.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp sharp left toward US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 158 East, US 421 South, NC 150 East
3
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Parkway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Salem Parkway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Salem Parkway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
6
Merge slight right
1.8 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
22 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
NC 49: Downtown Burlington, Liberty
9
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Maple Avenue
10
Turn right onto Harden Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Harden Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Elm Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Elm Street
13
Continue on Graham Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Graham Road
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on Roxboro Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Roxboro Street
16
Continue on North NC 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North NC 49
17
Turn right onto Greenway Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Greenway Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pinebrook Drive
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pinebrook Drive
19
Turn right onto Hilldale Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hilldale Street
20
Turn right onto Evergreen Avenue
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
Evergreen Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Winston-Salem, NC · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Winston-Salem, NC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Green Level, NC
The final approach into Green Level, 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
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.52 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Green Level, NC
Afternoon in Green Level on Thursday
Local time
12:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
6 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 13m 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 Green Level, NC covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 158 East, Salem Parkway, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 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 $8.71 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.
The drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winston-Salem, NC to Green Level, NC does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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