How far is Advance, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Advance, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in North Carolina
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Advance and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Peoples Creek Road
46 m · 6 sec · Peoples Creek Road
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Winston-Salem
1657 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 421 South: Salem Parkway
2800 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marshall Street, TO Cherry Street
582 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on High Street Southwest
140 m · 15 sec · High Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Cherry Street South
1223 ft · 27 sec · Cherry Street South
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
901 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1314 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Advance and Winston-Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
7.23 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Advance and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Advance to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clemmons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Advance and 9.3 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Advance and Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Clemmons
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clemmons.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Lexington
High Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Advance and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.05 km).
#1 Advance
Advance is a place in North Carolina, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9412500, -80.4092200 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winston-Salem
The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.
| Population | 248,112 |
| Coordinates | 36.0998600, -80.2442200 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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