How far is Broadway, NC from Winston-Salem, NC?

The driving distance from Broadway, NC to Winston-Salem, NC is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.07 mi
02h 52m
Flight
146.53 mi
235.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.53 mi
Kilometers
235.81 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.07 mi
Kilometers
291.4 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Broadway
Mon, Apr 20, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-04-20T00:24
Arrive Winston-Salem
Mon, Apr 20, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellerbe
NC

Human settlement in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

From Broadway
90.8 mi
01h 26m
To Winston-Salem
90.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
67°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broadway and Winston-Salem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadway and Winston-Salem.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Stake Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Old Stake Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Braswell Road

    100 m · 16 sec · Braswell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grist Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Grist Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Andrew Jackson Highway Southwest

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Joe Brown Highway North

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Joe Brown Highway North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Andrew Jackson Highway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on American Indian Highway

    33.6 mi · 37 min · American Indian Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    20.2 mi · 23 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on G R Kindley Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · G R Kindley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Rockingham

    1626 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 West: High Point, Winston-Salem

    31.3 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Winston-Salem, Statesville

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Mount Airy

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto John Gold Memorial Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · John Gold Memorial Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 158 West, US 421 North: Salem Parkway

    975 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway

    2199 ft · 34 sec · Salem Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    2161 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadway and Winston-Salem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 73 North
57.8 mi · 32%
American Indian Highway
33.6 mi · 19%
I 74 West
31.3 mi · 17%
Andrew Jackson Highway
29.5 mi · 16%
G R Kindley Freeway
10.5 mi · 6%
I 40 West
2.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 73 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

57.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
146.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellerbe
01h 26m from Broadway
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Broadway 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 Broadway to Winston-Salem?

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Ellerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Broadway and 90.2 miles from Winston-Salem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.31 one way or $50.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Broadway and Sunny near Winston-Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Ellerbe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellerbe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellerbe.

RAIL

Hamlet

22 mi away
West Main St. and North Bridges St.
RAIL

Southern Pines

36 mi away
235 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Fayetteville

80 mi away
472 Hay Street
RAIL

Dillon

81 mi away
100 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and Winston-Salem. Straight-line distance: 146.53 mi (235.81 km).

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#1 Broadway

Town in North Carolina, United States

Population1,295
Coordinates34.3060000, -78.8597500
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Winston-Salem

#2 Winston-Salem

The fifth most populous city in North Carolina.

Population248,112
Coordinates36.0998600, -80.2442200
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Stake Road (-78.85925, 34.306026)
End: North Main Street (-80.244255, 36.099856)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.19 L · about $25.31
Round trip
$50.62
12.78 gal · 48.38 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.31 $50.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.30 $56.60
Premium $4.78 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.62 $35.94 $71.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and Winston-Salem. The current time is 00:24:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.