Winston-Salem, NC Road Trips

Winston-Salem, NC serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 19 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Winston-Salem, NC spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

66

Longest Drive

292.4 mi

Manteo, NC

Quickest Drive

14m

Kernersville, NC

Plan Around Winston-Salem, NC

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Winston-Salem, NC is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Manteo, NC to Winston-Salem, NC 292.4 mi · 4h 38m Wilmington, NC to Winston-Salem, NC 235.3 mi · 4h 28m Kure Beach, NC to Winston-Salem, NC 225.6 mi · 4h 2m Sunset Beach, NC to Winston-Salem, NC 223.6 mi · 4h 41m

Continue From Winston-Salem, NC

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Winston-Salem, NC to Belville, NC 225.3 mi · 4h 26m Winston-Salem, NC to Brices Creek, NC 219.8 mi · 4h 28m Winston-Salem, NC to Bryson City, NC 207.4 mi · 4h 7m Winston-Salem, NC to Brogden, NC 158.7 mi · 3h 17m

Trips from Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem, NC to Belville, NC

225.3 mi 4h 26m

Winston-Salem, NC to Brices Creek, NC

219.8 mi 4h 28m

Winston-Salem, NC to Bryson City, NC

207.4 mi 4h 7m

Winston-Salem, NC to Brogden, NC

158.7 mi 3h 17m

Winston-Salem, NC to Archer Lodge, NC

123.9 mi 2h 30m

Winston-Salem, NC to Boiling Springs, NC

116.7 mi 2h 28m

Winston-Salem, NC to Blowing Rock, NC

92.3 mi 2h 3m

Winston-Salem, NC to Morganton, NC

90.7 mi 1h 47m

Winston-Salem, NC to Unionville, NC

86.1 mi 1h 42m

Winston-Salem, NC to Jefferson, NC

86.1 mi 1h 52m

Winston-Salem, NC to Locust, NC

77.3 mi 1h 30m

Winston-Salem, NC to Charlotte, NC

77.3 mi 1h 30m

Winston-Salem, NC to Denver, NC

69.6 mi 1h 28m

Winston-Salem, NC to Bethel, NC

66.8 mi 1h 24m

Winston-Salem, NC to Albemarle, NC

66.4 mi 1h 28m

Winston-Salem, NC to Burlington, NC

49.7 mi 54m

Winston-Salem, NC to Asheboro, NC

43.6 mi 53m

Winston-Salem, NC to Greensboro, NC

29.3 mi 37m

Driving from Winston-Salem, NC

The typical drive from Winston-Salem, NC covers about 98 miles and takes around 2h 1m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 225 miles (4h 28m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Winston-Salem, NC most often head toward Belville, NC (225.3 mi, 4h 26m), Brices Creek, NC (219.8 mi, 4h 28m), Bryson City, NC (207.4 mi, 4h 7m), Brogden, NC (158.7 mi, 3h 17m), and Archer Lodge, NC (123.9 mi, 2h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NC currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Winston-Salem, NC, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Winston-Salem, NC and 44 routes heading into Winston-Salem, NC, covering 63 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 225 miles.

The longest mapped route from Winston-Salem, NC covers 225 miles and takes approximately 4h 28m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Winston-Salem, NC runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Winston-Salem, NC costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Winston-Salem, NC include Belville, NC, Brices Creek, NC, Bryson City, NC and Brogden, NC. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.