How far is Bethel, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?
The driving distance from Bethel, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Township in Guilford County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Winston-Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Winston-Salem.
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Start on Law Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Law Road
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Take the ramp left
1808 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 785 South, I 840: Winston-Salem, Raleigh, Charlotte
1083 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 840 West: Winston-Salem
3212 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Greensboro Urban Loop
13.2 mi · 15 min · Greensboro Urban Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 421 North: Greensboro, Winston-Salem
1019 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West, US 421 North: Winston-Salem
2969 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salem Parkway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Salem Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2161 ft · 44 sec · South 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 Bethel and Winston-Salem.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Law Road
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethel to Winston-Salem?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McLeansville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Bethel and 28.3 miles from Winston-Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bethel and Mostly Sunny near Winston-Salem.
Stop Ideas Near McLeansville
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 McLeansville.
J. Douglas Galyon Depot
Burlington
High Point
Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 50.46 mi (81.2 km).
#1 Bethel
Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
| Population | 1,614 |
| Coordinates | 36.4534700, -79.4516900 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
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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